Manning missing the 'right' stuff?

Uh oh...

What happened to all the glowing reports we kept reading for months about crisp, accurate passes?

This is the equivalent of a "he said she said" story. A scout told ESPN, who told NFL.com, who got posted on Fannation that Manning has a years worth of rust to shake off.

Manning's passes wobbled at times,...

Oh, dear. He's caught a case of the Tebows. They should have scrubbed out that locker with Chlorox before Peyton moved in.

Maybe his neck isn't as bullet proof as they said either...

He should have retired while still #1 in fans hearts. I wish him well, but hate to see the once great fall to the wayside.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:40 AM ET  08.23 by Lady's Coach Belicat

He should have retired while still #1 in fans hearts. I wish him well, but hate to see the once great fall to the wayside.

I'd give him another year. I think his legacy is pretty solid. He's handled this a lot better than a certain other older quarterback I can think of.

And remember, that other older quarterback was within a play of going to the Superbowl in his big comeback year...

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 08:57 AM ET  08.23 by Debbie Does

I'd give him another year. I think his legacy is pretty solid. He's handled this a lot better than a certain other older quarterback I can think of.And remember, that other older quarterback was within a play of going to the Superbowl in his big comeback year...

True, but it wasn't his neck that was the hindrance.

QUOTE(#8):

Originally posted 09:00 AM ET  08.23 by Lady's Coach Belicat

True, but it wasn't his neck that was the hindrance.

Yeah, his problem was a bit higher.

What are you doing up at this time of day?

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 09:06 AM ET  08.23 by Debbie Does

Yeah, his problem was a bit higher.What are you doing up at this time of day?

God only knows. lol

"concern about his ability to throw the ball to his right"

It's all a ruse by the Denver coaching staff. It's a trap!! /ackbar

What are ANY of us doing up at this ungodly time of day?

"Clayton ... has seen improvement, but not perfection, through two preseason games."

Well, it is preseason and Manning was out all of last year. Maybe exaggerated some?

The Colts would probably have kept him, even with the big money they would have paid, if they felt he would return to pre-injury form.
He may heal more in time, but he may also be done. This season will probably tell us, and him. Would hate to see him struggle to hang on if his physical skills are compromised. He's an all-time great and it would be sad to see him erode his legacy if he can't play well.

Ive had a couple of friends get a neck fusion operation, and it is no joke. They have limited mobility in their daily lives. I can't imagine Manning being able to keep up with the speed of the game. Plus, vertebral fusions are not bullet proof, one good hit, and peyton could break that fusion, and possible break his neck. Is it worth it? I think not, but either way, his effectiveness as an NFL quarterback will be greatly diminished, and his playoff caliber days are over.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:27 AM ET  08.23 by Debbie Does

Manning's passes wobbled at times,...Oh, dear. He's caught a case of the Tebows. They should have scrubbed out that locker with Chlorox before Peyton moved in.

Tebow won a playoff game with this team ast year, I doubt Manning will do that this year

QUOTE(#16):

Originally posted 09:41 AM ET  08.23 by Eli's Revenge III

Denver is going to dominate...yes indeed

Thje way you phrased that was so...so...Creepy.

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Originally posted 09:45 AM ET  08.23 by Beavers

Tebow won a playoff game with this team ast year, I doubt Manning will do that this year

Let's speculate....

Denver will win the AFC West, but their record will put them against a wildcard team in the first round. That could be Pittsburgh, Baltimore or Cincinatti from the North, or maybe...

Indianapolis?