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[BroncoBeavis]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

Maybe he did and they're not talking?

I doubt they'd be happy enough with him at that point to keep his confidence. Oh and leave Kolb hanging longer for Peypey's dramatic effect.

[Jay3]

Originally Posted by BroncoBeavis

You'd think if he really knew the answer, he'd call the Cards first. They're the ones with the drop dead deadline this afternoon.

The Cards are using this excuse to get rid of Kolb. "Sorry, Kevin, we haven't heard from Peyton yet so we are forced to cut you. Good luck!"

[Rohirrim]

Originally Posted by BroncoBeavis

I doubt they'd be happy enough with him at that point to keep his confidence. Oh and leave Kolb hanging longer for Peypey's dramatic effect.

It's keeping their own failure quiet.

[BroncoBeavis]

Originally Posted by ScottXray

Maybe to try to change his mind or give it one last shot?
Or maybe they are GIVING him the plane as an incentive?


I too think its to bring him to Denver....and start overpaying .

Yeah, no kidding. They've bet EVERYTHING this FA season on him. Even if they feel it slipping through their fingers, this is exactly what you'd expect them to do. Or maybe they think they're going to close it.

Everything is pure speculation at this point. Especially for Klis.

[Gutless Drunk]

"Vic Lombardi ‏ @VicLombardi

http://twitter.com/#!/VicLombardi

If PM were already a Bronco, he'd be coming here. They wouldn't be going there. Titans still major threat."


Peyton Manning is starting to get on my nerves

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Originally Posted by BroncoBeavis

I don't see how paying Frankenpeyton more than Tom Brady (or anyone else in the league) is 'about right'

And the injury clauses mean next to nothing to me. You can get the money back, but you can't get what you would've done with that money back. If they pull the trigger on this, they'll be completely undoing what they said their long term plan was. And that was the right plan.

If they guarantee the guy 40, which is what everyone's saying, that's at least a 20 million hit for 2 years on the cap. Protection beyond that is almost worthless, because that's the point at which we're the 2011 Colts.

Starting over. Probably with no Champ. Von starting to think about where to go on his next contract, same with DT. Doom'll be looking to get his final big contract and will shop.

This team will completely expire all at once. Right in time for a 2012 Colts style fire sale. Except assuming Peyton plays us into an early playoff exit the year before, we'll have nothing resembling Andrew Luck to console us (or attract talent)

We're playing to become the 2011 Colts in 2014. Except with more downside. The only thing that makes the risk worth it is a trophy. And Manning's good for that once every 14 years, if you give him some of the best talent in the league.

This play by our front office is the dumbest risk the franchise has ever taken.

I dont really get the risk. I assume the broncos front office looks at the current squad and says "this is a 6-10 team"

[Stagger Lee]

Somebody just let me know when it's safe to fap.

[Rohirrim]

Originally Posted by Gutless Drunk

"Vic Lombardi ‏ @VicLombardi

http://twitter.com/#!/VicLombardi

If PM were already a Bronco, he'd be coming here. They wouldn't be going there. Titans still major threat."


Peyton Manning is starting to get on my nerves

Maybe they're picking him up? Ever think of that, Vic?

[rbackfactory80]

Too much loyalty for Tennessee. He can't say F u to that state.

[orangeatheist]

Originally Posted by Stagger Lee

Somebody just let me know when it's safe to fap.

[BroncoDoug]

Clay Travis
‏ @ClayTravisBGID
Titans remain leader. Source says Manning has deep respect for Elway and agreed to meet them today. Broncos know they are second.

[BroncoBeavis]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

It's keeping their own failure quiet.

Nah, Arizona makes sense but everyone thinks they were a long shot as an NFC team. Once Manning tells them, it'll come out. Just like Miami.

[BroncoDoug]

Clay Travis
‏ @ClayTravisBGID
If you're a Denver fan this is "The Drive" for Elway. He has to pull off hail Mary today to sway Manning from Titans.

[Drunken.Broncoholic]

Originally Posted by slatimer

Broncos traveling party includes Exec VP John Elway, HC John Fox, OC Mike McCoy, QB coach Adam Gase, GM Brian Xanders and a medical team.

per schefter

So much for a Trufant visit? I guess Del Rio has the job of interviewing him now.

[orangeatheist]

Originally Posted by BroncoDoug

Clay Travis
‏ @ClayTravisBGID
Titans remain leader. Source says Manning has deep respect for Elway and agreed to meet them today. Broncos know they are second.

So, this is just Manning being courteous and allowing Elway a chance to see the golden arm that won't be coming to Denver? Just a way of showing respect? Please...

[Lestat]

the drive wasn't a hail mary so i feel very confident in Elway to get it done.

Originally Posted by BroncoDoug

Clay Travis
‏ @ClayTravisBGID
If you're a Denver fan this is "The Drive" for Elway. He has to pull off hail Mary today to sway Manning from Titans.

[Stagger Lee]

Who the hell is Clay Travis?

[srphoenix]

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/OPT978

lol, look at what happened to the site:


This aircraft (OPT978) is not available for public tracking per request from the owner/operator.

That's my airplane! How do I track my airplane on FlightAware?

FlightAware can provide aircraft owner/operators with secure access to their own flight data. Contact FlightAware for help.

[TheElusiveKyleOrton]

Originally Posted by BroncoDoug

Clay Travis
‏ @ClayTravisBGID
If you're a Denver fan this is "The Drive" for Elway. He has to pull off hail Mary today to sway Manning from Titans.

First of all, I think that's bull****. He hasn't worked out for anyone else, and this isn't "a meeting." It's "a workout." Which puts Denver squarely one step ahead of Tennessee.

[rbackfactory80]

If he really respected Denver and we weren't in his plans he should tell us.

[Rohirrim]

Originally Posted by BroncoDoug

Clay Travis
‏ @ClayTravisBGID
Titans remain leader. Source says Manning has deep respect for Elway and agreed to meet them today. Broncos know they are second.

This dude's a bigger homer than Spanos.

[ScottXray]

Originally Posted by Rabb

So, what about Trufant and McClain...they coming in for midnight buffet madness?

Nobody left at home to try to convince them to come to Denver?

Dumb. We need to sign some of these guys, especially McClain.
PM screws us again.

The FO is now officially a "special needs" case.

[RaiderH8r]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

I agree with the concept of building a team. Elway has been on a championship team. And if there's one guy who can appreciate the benefits of a good running game, I assure you, it's Elway.

Absolutely. If we get Manning now my concern is that we lose sight and financial ability to really build the core of these things to move forward. If they get Manning they will need to significantly improve their draft success going forward because that truly is the best "value" pool to draw from.

Again, I think we have something very special in TT and he is a player worth investing in and worth putting chips on the table for. I think his physical abilities are rare for any position. Commitment, work ethic, leadership, all traits that can not be coached. Can't happen. The only problem he has is throwing the damn ball. BFD. As much as TT gets harped on for being in the NFL and not tossing an NFL ball I say we have NFL coaches. Damn them if they can't coach a guy like TT to throw a damn ball. Period. End of story. If they can't teach TT to throw a football then they have no business being a part of the game, at any level, whatsoever. Period. End of story. No questions, no doubts, no arguments.

[Drunken.Broncoholic]

Originally Posted by BroncoDoug

Clay Travis
‏ @ClayTravisBGID
Titans remain leader. Source says Manning has deep respect for Elway and agreed to meet them today. Broncos know they are second.

Who the hell is clay travis? USA today reporting broncos are in the lead. Clay Travis is tweeting from a double wide.

[KevinJames]

Broncos mindset today.