Peyton Manning to Denver Broncos

[venom]

According to ESPN Radio - link below

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/catch_all/nfl_image/manning_broncos_120316_CP.jpg (http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d827b2043&module=HP11_cp)

[venom]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7709195/barring-snag-peyton-manning-picks-denver-broncos-sources-say

[tube517]

And we play them next year. Can't wait (in Bart Scott voice)

[venom]

Hard Knocks ( HBO ) anyone ?????

[polamalubeast]

OMG

[polamalubeast]

**** *** Tebow

[suitanim]

Tebow's transition back to his natural position of H-back just came one strep closer to happening...

[The Patriot]

I heard a rumor that Tebow could go to the Patriots for a 2nd round pick because McDaniels wants him at FB or TE or something... I hope it's just a rumor.

[Godfather]

Tebow to the Jaguars.

[polamalubeast]

https://twitter.com/MikeKlis/status/181777253015896066


Broncos will not comment until they agree to terms. It will be 5-year, $90 million range. Key will be first 3 years.

[tihmtahm]

Tim who???!!!

[oneforthetoe]

Tebow ... league minimum.


Somebody had to say it.

[Iron Steeler]

Do we go to denver next year or they come to us

[tube517]

Do we go to denver next year or they come to us

Heinz Field

[steelerdude15]

Big signing for them, but I still want pay back for this years playoff game.

[polamalubeast]

Heinz Field

no...AT Denver

[fansince'76]

Heinz Field

I thought the Steelers were going to Denver (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-12/2012-pittsburgh-steelers-football-schedule.php)? :noidea:

[polamalubeast]

Steelers vs Broncos in week one(in SNF or MNF??)...possible

[polamalubeast]

I thought the Steelers were going to Denver (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-12/2012-pittsburgh-steelers-football-schedule.php)? :noidea:

yes

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/GBPackerfan4life/schedule.png

[polamalubeast]

https://twitter.com/CoversSports/status/181780326660571136

MGM sportsbook opened Broncos at 75/1 to win Super Bowl. They are now 10/1.

[venom]

yes

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/GBPackerfan4life/schedule.png

You can see that Denver @ New England game on national tv from a mile away

[fansince'76]

You can see that Denver @ New England game on national tv from a mile away

Simms and Nantz already have boners in anticipation...

[43Hitman]

So does this officially put Denver in the running for Mike Wallace? I sure hope so. I like MW and all, I just think that we could use the extra pick and cash.

[ALLD]

No Ryan Clark again.

[SteelerEmpire]

http://www.timtebowfans.org/images/tim-tebow-pictures%20(17).jpg

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[tube517]

yes

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/GBPackerfan4life/schedule.png

Where is this from?

[tube517]

I thought the Steelers were going to Denver (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-12/2012-pittsburgh-steelers-football-schedule.php)? :noidea:

Sorry, it looks like they are going to Denver. Some conflicting info online.

[BigNastyDefense]

I am really not all that surprised. Once Miami was out of the picture, and I think trading Brandon Marshall put the nail in the coffin for the Dolphins in the Manning sweepstakes, I figured he would be a Bronco. Even when the 49ers jumped into the fray, I figured he would be a Bronco.

Here is my reasoning:


The 49ers are in the NFC and played the Giants in the NFC Championship Game last season. All reports were that he wanted to avoid going to the NFC because he didn't want to knock his brother out of the playoffs, unless they met in the Super Bowl.
The Titans play in the same division as the Colts. While I feel his is probably upset with Jim Isray because I truly think Peyton wanted to be a Colt his entire career, he didn't want to ruin his legacy in Indianapolis by playing for a division rival. I think if he would have done that, the fans opinion of him could have changed.
Manning is golf buddies with John Elway and I think he was comfortable with John Fox as the head coach. I think he felt that Fox would allow him a lot of the freedoms that he had in Indy by calling his own plays and he saw last season that Fox is willing to tailor his team's offense to the personnel that is on the field, like how he changed the offense when they put Tebow in at quarterback last season. He was most comfortable with the coaching staff and front office in Denver than he was with the Titans or 49ers.



And the fallout of the Manning Sweepstakes:

This really screws over the 49ers. Alex Smith currently has a contract offer on the table from the Miami Dolphins. He never planned on meeting with another team seeing how they were in negotiations with the 49ers on a 3-year deal. When news broke about the 49ers working out Manning, that's when Smith decided to meet with the Dolphins and was going to meet with the Seahawks before they signed Matt Flynn. In the end, the San Francisco 49ers could end up with former second round pick Colin Kaepernick as their starting QB this season. And from the 49er fans that I have talked to, he's a big drop off from Alex Smith.

In Miami, they were all in for Manning, and then they traded Brandon Marshall and I think that's what made Manning drop them from consideration. Then, they went after Flynn. They figured they were a lock for Flynn as a second option, and they tried to pressure him into signing there. I think he was a bit miffed at the treatment he received and left town without signing a contract and ended up signing s three year deal with the Seahawks. Also, there is still the chance that Alex Smith returns to the 49ers, which means the Dolphins end up with no quarterback.

In Tennessee, they made their top priority Peyton Manning. Before Manning was cut by the Colts, their main target was going to be Mario Williams. They couldn't sign any free agents until they knew what was going to happen with Manning because of the contract he would command. Now they lose out on the best pass rusher in free agency, and they don't get the quarterback either. However, they still have Matt Hasselbeck and last year's first round pick Jake Locker at the QB position, so they aren't going to take the possible huge hit that either the 49ers or Dolphins will take.

And in Denver, they have to figure out what to do about Tim Tebow. I don't think that Elway or Fox ever wanted him to start last season, but there ended up being no other choice. And then Tebow got them to an 8-8 record and a playoff win. But that playoff win showed to be a fluke when he went 9-26 against the worst defense in the AFC in the second round against the Patriots. Elway didn't want Tebow to be the starter in 2012, and I think Fox agreed. There are going to be people out there that say they should move Tebow to an H-Back or TE position....but they don't want the controversy that might erupt of Tebow has to come into a game for an injured Manning and wins the game for the Broncos. There are already Bronco fans saying that they will root against the Broncos this season for going after Manning. So they will try to trade Tebow, and if they can't find someone to take him, I think they'll just cut him.

[XxKnightxX]

why why why why are we going to Denver, seriously what the fuck weve been going over there for the past fucking 5 years. Who the fuck changed the schedule. Didnt the last time we play the AFC West was in 09 and we played the Broncos on that MNF game. So why the fuck are we going there now. Makes no sense and shit is just getting aggravating.

[Polamalu Princess]

Okay - there you go!

[steelerdude15]

I honestly can't believe people think the Broncos are going to win the Super Bowl now.

[SteelerFanInStl]

why why why why are we going to Denver, seriously what the fuck weve been going over there for the past fucking 5 years. Who the fuck changed the schedule. Didnt the last time we play the AFC West was in 09 and we played the Broncos on that MNF game. So why the fuck are we going there now. Makes no sense and shit is just getting aggravating.

I agree. I don't know why the F we always have to play in Denver.

[SteelGhost]

Glad the "Manning Watch" has finished, now on to the "Manning Domino Effect" :lol:

[The Duke]

why why why why are we going to Denver, seriously what the fuck weve been going over there for the past fucking 5 years. Who the fuck changed the schedule. Didnt the last time we play the AFC West was in 09 and we played the Broncos on that MNF game. So why the fuck are we going there now. Makes no sense and shit is just getting aggravating.

07 with another primetime game too IIRC

but to be fair last season was just a matter of playoff scheduling

[86WARD]

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh153/OleMissCub17/manning.gif

[Bluecoat96]

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh153/OleMissCub17/manning.gif

LMAO!!!!

One of the best SNL skits in the last 10 years.

[tube517]

07 with another primetime game too IIRC

but to be fair last season was just a matter of playoff scheduling

2006 Heinz Field
2007 @Denver
2009 @Denver
2012 @Denver

Lame

[vader29]

:lol:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374488_3138507016414_1077047722_2998765_698289057_ n.jpg

[polamalubeast]

2006 Heinz Field
2007 @Denver
2009 @Denver
2012 @Denver

Lame

Steelers vs broncos since 2003

2003: @Denver
2005:@Denver(playoffs)
2006:@Pittsburgh
2007:@Denver
2009:@Denver
2010:@Denver(pre-season)
2011:@Denver(playoffs)
2012:@Denver

[86WARD]

:lol:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374488_3138507016414_1077047722_2998765_698289057_ n.jpg

LMAO!

[NCSteeler]

A huge disappointment for me. I really wanted to see our guys go up against Tebow one more time and I bet most of the D players did too.

[polamalubeast]

Broncos have tentatively scheduled a press conference for Tuesday at 3 p.m ET in the team meeting room of the club’s training facility.

https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/182104453854396416

[polamalubeast]

Filed to ESPN: Denver and Petyon Manning reached agreement on a five-year, $96 million contract. Manning introduced as QB at 3 pm ET

https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/182117938902478849

[polamalubeast]

Jim Irsay statement: 'I congratulate Peyton as he heads to a tremendous organization in the Denver Broncos.'

https://twitter.com/#!/RavensInsider/status/182122805897338880

Jim Irsay: 'We wish him nothing but the best as he continues his Hall of Fame career.'

https://twitter.com/#!/RavensInsider/status/182122887153594369

[steelerdiva]

Filed to ESPN: Denver and Petyon Manning reached agreement on a five-year, $96 million contract. Manning introduced as QB at 3 pm ET

https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/182117938902478849

Wooooowwwww.

Five years? Will he even make it five years. Heck, will he even make it five games?? I hope to the Lord Almighty I am wrong about this, but with the nature of his injury this could be a tragedy waiting to happen.

[Dino 6 Rings]

HA FOOL!

Now he gets to play the dirty stinking Raiders twice a year, the fast and young hungry KC Chiefs twice a year and the Chargers...I was never scared of playing Payton Manning, playoffs or not. He never worried me, we owned his ARSE! Enjoy the snow moron.

[suitanim]

Wow....that is an insane amount of money to pay. I know he's good, but he's old. He'd be older than Favre was when he hung 'em up at the end of that deal.

[polamalubeast]

Peyton passing his March 2013 physical activates 40M guarantee, paid as 20M salary in 2013 and 2014. Can be reduced if injury to neck.

https://twitter.com/#!/adbrandt/status/182147548725784576

[polamalubeast]

Only first year, $18 million fully guaranteed for Manning

Peyton Manning and the Broncos will sign a contract that will mark a new era for both.

The contract is for five years and $96 million with the first year payout of $18 million fully guaranteed, according to an NFL source.

When Manning signs his five-year, $90 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts on July 31, 2011, he would up with a first-year payout of $26.4 million. That guarantee came in handy as Manning didn't take a snap in 2011 because of a neck injury.

It appears Manning made some concession in his deal with the Broncos as his first-year guarantee was lowered 32 percent compared to his previous deal with the Colts.



Read more: Peyton Manning's deal with Broncos: 5 years, $96 million - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_20213659/peyton-mannings-deal-broncos-5-years-96-million#ixzz1pgEx8WFI
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[tube517]

Steelers vs broncos since 2003

2003: @Denver
2005:@Denver(playoffs)
2006:@Pittsburgh
2007:@Denver
2009:@Denver
2010:@Denver(pre-season)
2011:@Denver(playoffs)
2012:@Denver

WTF

[BigNastyDefense]

So what's their cap situation now with Manning, seeing how this team still needs pieces on both sides of the ball.

[steelerdude15]

So what's their cap situation now with Manning, seeing how this team still needs pieces on both sides of the ball.

They still have a lot of space, I believe around the twenty-twenty two million mark.

[steelerdude15]

Just heard that Jeff Saturday is on his way to Denver...

[Nadroj 20]

Quite the amount of cash for a dude thats been out of football over a year with some question marks around him.

Ultimately I'm happy for Peyton and hope to see him be successful. Except against Pittsburgh I want him to throw 7 INTs. (4 Pick 6's)

[suitanim]

I just read an interesting take: That Denver needed Manning to get the Tebow albatross from around their neck. That they know he's not a good QB but his dumb fans would be furious if they yank him for a guy who can actually throw a football and read a defense. Manning was the one guy they could be safe replacing him with.

[fansince'76]

The coverage by the local media here in Denver yesterday was over-the-top. I finally had to turn the TV off.

[O'Malley]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s320x320/535455_10150784343418465_129446698464_11694605_167 1244743_n.jpg

[SteelerFanInStl]

It's hilarious to hear all of the talking heads saying that the Broncos are now better than everyone but the Pats in the AFC.

[SMR]

Steelers vs broncos since 2003

2003: @Denver
2005:@Denver(playoffs)
2006:@Pittsburgh
2007:@Denver
2009:@Denver
2010:@Denver(pre-season)
2011:@Denver(playoffs)
2012:@Denver

Something is SERIOUSLY wrong here!!

:mad::mad2:

[O'Malley]

Something is SERIOUSLY wrong here!!

:mad::mad2:

How else should it be.... Ryan Clark is not allowed to play against the Broncos it's just not fair to them...