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Can Irsay/Manning delay option bonus?

I don't think this is likely to happen. I think Peyton will be released. Even if peyton is at 100%, you simply cannot pay him this type of money with his injury history on his neck. As Irsay said, the contract is "difficult to unwind". Does anyone know if it is at least possible to push it back? I would think it is as anything can be done between two agreeable parties.....other thoughts?


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Wondered this too, but looking at all the snippy Jilted Lover BS from Irsay i doubt Irsay wants to try and work out a deal with Manning.
Manning knows that his best option to ease back onto the field is right here. Going somewhere else would require the next team to essentially throw out their offense for the duration of Peyton’s remaining career in the hopes that he gets them over the hump. Which limits his options.

Currently the number of Coaches or Owners stupid enough to do that are down to the Jets, Miami and Washington. I personally don’t think he would go to the Jets. But Irsay’s BS may make him change his mind and put him in a green and white uniform next year just so he could prove a point. Also this could all backfire spectacularly if Luck refuses to come to Indy lol.

As confused as a baby in a topless bar.

by Pili-One on Feb 3, 2012 12:20 PM EST reply actions  

Why would a team need to throw out their offense for Manning?

Manning can learn it in a week or two, while the other guys need months for Manning’s system.

by Ty46 on Feb 3, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Because manning who is also an offensive coordinator calls his own plays and is the biggest control freak in the NFL. He will tell them what they should be doing not adapt to what they’ve been doing. if they complain, he will ask the OC then why did you bring me here……all pure speculation of course.

As confused as a baby in a topless bar.

by Pili-One on Feb 3, 2012 1:48 PM EST up reply actions  

This is overstated

Manning’s strengths lay in his preparation for the opposing defense. He would be fine on any other team and in any other system. He is trusted by coaches to read the defense on the field and adjust to them, but he’s not his own offensive coordinator. He’s not giving run play blocking assignments, though he may pick up something on the field and change an assignment to block someone. He’s a great QB, and does more on the field than any other I’ve ever seen, but he’s still a QB.

by wcwills on Feb 3, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions  

If you are worried about straight talk you should throw a whole bunch of folks in

Manning, Condon, Polian, Schein, Scott whats his name, Mike, Jack, Smiley, Rondell Robinsmorther, George Bush, Obama too, The Big Bad Wolf, Antoine Levi, Jermain Jackson, Evel Kenevil, Percy, Darrel and his other brother, Darrel, and Louis C.K.
There are probably more but they slipped my mind.

by ferm on Feb 3, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions  

As I read posts from the last couple days I ask the same question....

If nothing else posts and articles have been a great distraction from my responsibilities, mostly for entertainment purposes only. Better than thinking about the Pats possibly winning another SB or listening to to drivel on NFL radio.

by ferm on Feb 3, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions  

i think

the NFL already said they cannot push it back. Heard this a few weeks ago, i think.

by ohsnap12 on Feb 3, 2012 12:57 PM EST reply actions  

Uuhhhhh...

Condon,on NFLN, Peyton’s agent, says it can be moved and even suggested it could be renegotiated. But, also stated there was a specific reason for having that money due in March. He did not explain what that reason was.

Pressure is somethig you feel when you don't know what you're doing!
-Chuck Knoll, as quoted by Peyton Manning

by thefrozz on Feb 3, 2012 3:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

because

they wanted the team to commit to him for 4 years or cut him loose. doesn’t sound like it will be extended

by coltsgolfbeer on Feb 3, 2012 3:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Leverage

Was the reason. ANd we are seeing it as they will refuse to renegotiate a more cap-friendly deal and Peyton will be out of Indy.

by JHetfield99 on Feb 4, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Can always re-sign

I don’t know whether they can save the current contract, but they could certainly sign a new one to replace it. That’s a problem for the 2012 salary cap since the money paid last summer gets moved up to count immediately rather than being spread over four years. But next year looks like a rebuilding year regardless, and getting the first bonus off the books would help in future years.

by ex-Viking fan on Feb 3, 2012 1:38 PM EST reply actions  

Why

Why would/should Manning re-sign? You get cut because the organization thinks you are NO longer usefull. Unless they have a plan worked out before he would be cut. Manning would tell them(Rightfully so) To stick it up there ASS! If you got fired from your job? Would you go back the next week for less money, just because you liked it there? If so, you have some issues.

by shoospa on Feb 3, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

NO, HE IS GETTING

cut because he is a huge financial risk to the team.

by javen on Feb 3, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

What a poo-poo head...

He already took less money so players we needed could be re-signed. Why wouldn’t he do it again knowing things did not turn out the way he or Irsay thought it would. Manning is a pro’s pro, he’ll work out with Irsay whatever they BOTH feel is the right way to go forward. Have faith Colts fans, for goodness sake! Stop letting the media pull you around by the nose!

Pressure is somethig you feel when you don't know what you're doing!
-Chuck Knoll, as quoted by Peyton Manning

by thefrozz on Feb 3, 2012 3:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

you live in a fairy tale world

if you think manning is coming back to the colts for less money

by omahacolt on Feb 4, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

What are the chances

Manning miraculously gets better on March 9th. I think he wanted to ensure his departure from the team but wanted to make Irsay look like the bad guy while doing it!!!!

by Dito29 on Feb 5, 2012 12:22 PM EST reply actions  

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