Thursday, February 9, 2012

Peyton's new place should be?

I think it's safe to assume that Peyton Manning will be in a new uniform this fall. Manning has let it be known to any potential employer that you can get him on the cheap. Peyton is letting everyone know that he just wants an opportunity to prove he's still the best. I commend him for that, and if he does return to his mvp self (and that's a big if) then someone has just won the lottery! So where should Manning go? A couple of names have surfaced.

Water coolers across America are speculating that Washington is the front runner....yeah I know...I'm just as shocked as you. Let's just put it out there...the Washington Redskins are the Oakland Raiders of the nfc. Your only requirement to be on the roster is to be... 1) A one hit wonder or...2) Washed up. I am not calling Manning washed up, but you have to agree this is the worst possible scenario to be in as a free agent. Washington would no doubt pay him, and in true fashion find a way to mess it up. They'll overpay for some old washed up help for Manning and send that man out with injuries. Please don't sign with the Redskins Peyton, you deserve better!!!

Arizona has been an intriguing water cooler destination for Manning, and for good reason. First, second, and third of all, the Cardinals have Larry Fitzgerald locked up for a long time. They play in a dome and in a weak division. Peyton Manning at 50% is better than the remaining starting qb's in the nfc west combined! The Cardinals flourished with veteran Kurt Warner. Could Manning catch lightning in a bottle again for Arizona?

I hope the destination Manning will chose is his couch. Or at worst, an nfl set on Sunday mornings. Look Peyton, you have nothing left to prove. Go out on top and with all of your senses. You have multiple mvps and records, and you have your title. Sponsors are lining up to throw money at you and you appear to be a savvy business man. Your legacy is in place. You had a great year in 2010 and do not have historical footage of being carried off the field for the last time. This isn't a high ankle sprain we're talking about here. Don't risk it Manning....it ain't worth it. follow@plcolter

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