Bold prediction: Peyton Manning to start at QB for Redskins in 2012

The Washington Post ^ | 11/04/2011 | Michael Kun

[MinorityRepublican]

How would Peyton look in burgundy and gold?

Let me make clear that I haven’t spoken with anyone associated with the Colts or Redskins about this, and let me make just as clear that this is not even what you would call a “rumor.” There are no “sources who wish to remain anonymous” or “reliable sources.” No, this is pure speculation. But it’s speculation that makes sense.

Here is how this could play out:

1) There is a legitimate chance that the Colts will finish with the worst record in the NFL this year. They are playing poorly on both sides of the ball right now, and Manning’s absence only explains a small part of that. There is nothing to suggest that this Colts squad is suddenly going to turn things around, and there is no reason for Manning to rush back to try to win a few games for a mostly hapless team this year.

2) If the Colts in fact finish last, they will have a franchise-changing choice to make: to draft consensus first pick Andrew Luck, or to bet on Manning for the next few years and trade the pick for multiple draft choices or players.

[montag813]

The 2011 Colts are proof that ANY team which adds Peyton Manning is an instant Super Bowl contender.

[freebilly]

Draft Luck and let him be mentored by one of the greatest QB’s in NFL history. It worked pretty well for Aaron Rodgers....

[DemforBush]

No thoughts either way, except to wish Peyton the best of luck in his recovery. He’s one of the good guys.

[hal ogen]

If he continues his career just why would he want to associate with the fumbling/bumbling Redskins and their owner?

[harpu]

$$$$$$$$$$

[NonValueAdded]

wouldn’t want to stick my neck out for that

[max americana]

Manning I don’t see as the “mentor’ type as he has a wild independent streak in him. It worked for Favre because that’s how he rolls.

[truthguy]

Up the medication!

[GeronL]

??

Why would the Colts let him go? He’s the only thing that seems to work.

[MinorityRepublican]

Why would the Colts let him go? He’s the only thing that seems to work.

He'll be 36 next year. If Luck turns out to be legit, the Colts may have the next 10-15 years with him.

[truthguy]

Draft Luck and let him be mentored by one of the greatest QB’s in NFL history. It worked pretty well for Aaron Rodgers....

I don't think Luck needs much mentoring. He's the closest thing to a instant star as you are gonna get, if the team who gets him can protect him. That's a big IF.

[NittanyLion]

Manning I don’t see as the “mentor’ type as he has a wild independent streak in him. It worked for Favre because that’s how he rolls.

From what I've read, Favre didn't do a thing to mentor Rodgers. But I do suspect that Manning is an alpha dog type and won't want an heir apparent waiting on the sideline.

[tennmountainman]

This writer assumes Manning will be healthy enough to play, either in Indy or somewhere else. It’s been months since he’s had surgery and according to reports, he’s not even throwing a ball yet.

Another assumption by this writer is that Manning thinks like Farve.

It is possible that the Colts will offer Manning a huge paying job with the Colts. He will still get endorsements,
and retire in the city that loves him. If and when Manning retires, it will be a whole lot more graceful than Bret Farve.

[harpu]

"I don't think Luck needs much mentoring."

[discostu]

Won’t happen if Shanahan is still the coach, he doesn’t like independent players, especially in the QB spot, he likes them to run the play that was called as called. Which would destroy most of what makes Peyton successful.

[discostu]

Favre didn’t mentor Rodgers. All account say Favre was barely civil to Rodgers, he knew Rodgers was brought in to replace him and saw no reason to train his replacement.

[harpu]

"and Payton Manning said;"

[truthguy]

Simms is crazy. I've seen Luck play many times and although I'm not a football expert by any means (and certainly know less about quarterbacks than Simms), he's the best I've seen since John Elway. Manning is a bright guy and he has to know he's on the down slope of his career. He might have a couple of great years left if he can get over his injury. But he knows he's not gonna be playing at 45.

Luck replacing Manning (if it happens) is kinda like Mickey Mantle replacing Joe DiMaggio in the outfield. It's the same sort of thing.

[truthguy]

Favre didn’t mentor Rodgers. All account say Favre was barely civil to Rodgers, he knew Rodgers was brought in to replace him and saw no reason to train his replacement.

And Favre should have looked at his Drivers License to see how old he is. Any professional athlete knows he has a short career relatively speaking. And Favre stayed a lot longer then he should have. Favre didn't show any class at all in his relationship to Rodgers. For his part Rodgers handled the situation as good as anyone could have. He showed a lot of class, something Favre did not. I think it's killing Favre that Rodgers is making the Packer fans forget about him.