Now if we can only keep this position week 16

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nah we'll screw it up and win just enough to be in position to take an OL

The Colts concern me the most.

They look like they engineered this to get Luck. They have done nothing to try and win.

Kerry Collins? please! Painter?

I'm not saying that Manning's injury is fake, but they must have known a while ago that he needed surgery, And that he would likely miss enough of the season to kill their chances of a Superbowl.

SO...they tell Peyton, wait till just before the season to announce the surgery. That way we don't look bad for not addressing the situation. We 'Suck for Luck', you return in 2012 for a year or two depending on how you feel, and Luck learns from the best....and the new Colts Dynasty begins.


I think Ireland is playing the same game at this point. Screw Garrard, Orton.....bring Grampa Rosenfels in as a back-up.

I agree, but Peyton is such a competitor that I have trouble believing he'd agree to this. He's like Bret Favre in that he won't want to quit even if his head is falling off.

It reminds me of the Chicago Bulls years ago, I THINK in Jordan's 2nd or 3rd year. MJ got hurt and sat out a few games, and the team tried to keep him out longer than necessary so they'd get a better draft pick. MJ complained loudly and was allowed to play. He proceeded to take the Bulls into the playoffs that year. They lost in the 1st round, but the point was made.

True...but what if he was told back in June/July...".Peyton you need neck surgery which will take 3 months and we suggest you follow it up with a new stem cell procedure which may add another 4-10 weeks. You are going to miss half the season if you do it now...so here's the plan"?

Would he delay it and play along/ I think he would....did.

I don't know. If I'm a competitive football player like Peyton, and I need surgery to play, I don't wait months. I get it asap.

Well the doctor could be in on it too. He could have easily advised Manning to "give his injury time to heal a bit" under the guise that it may improve with rest and time making surgery unecessary...before springing the bad news just before the season that he would require surgery after all.

Not that I'm saying this is how it happened mind you, just that it could have.