Peyton Manning is he done?

[Rudy89]

Forgive me if there is already a thread on this but do you think he will be retiring as a result of his injury or do you think he might have a good year or two left in him?

 

[Veer option]

He will be back.

 

[anarin]

done this year, done for life?... big negative

If I were the colts though, I would spend a pick on a QB soon. Better to groom for the future, alah Green Bay with Rodgers.

 

[pkt77242]

I see Andrew Luck in their future.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

I see Andrew Luck in their future.

don't get my hopes up...

 

[edgesofsanity]

I see Andrew Luck in their future.

Nah - they get the Chiefs in a couple of weeks ()who with their injuries will likely lock up 1st pick); also the Jaguars x2 and the Bengals. Last night showed they still have enough fight in them that they won't have the worst record in the league, which is what it will take to get Luck.

 

[NDinFL]

I see Andrew Luck in their future.

the best possible outcome of this wash of a Colts season:

we go 1-15, our one win is a **** kick to the patsies

draft Luck and somehow finagle Floyd too

my faith in the polian family is restored

 

[anarin]

the best possible outcome of this wash of a Colts season:

we go 1-15, our one win is a **** kick to the patsies

draft Luck and somehow finagle Floyd too

my faith in the polian family is restored

I was kinda hoping the bears would get Floyd. Cutler needs a big target.

 

[pkt77242]

I was kinda hoping the bears would get Floyd. Cutler needs a big target.

Um, Cutler needs an O-line more.

 

[NDinFL]

Um, Cutler needs an O-line more.

And Mike Martz isn't doing you guys any favors

lol you guys draft Blackmon, and we'll take Floyd

 

[irishff1014]

I was kinda hoping the bears would get Floyd. Cutler needs a big target.

The Bears need a new coach, a new offensive cord, alot of new o-line, a Wr.

 

[Rhode Irish]

Brady and Manning are the two best to do, IMO. I'll always side with Brady in a debate about the those two guys, but I hate it when either side tries to diminish the other guy. I've got a ton of respect for Manning. There is no questioning his greatness. I hope he gets right and is back for the start of next year at 100%, or close to it. The league is a better place with him playing.

 

[PADOMERNUT]

He's far from done

 

[Rudy89]

the colts should start their season where they promise to "suck for luck" lol

 

[ShakeDown]

Hypothetically, if the Colts end up with the number 1 pick, do they even take Luck? Assuming Manning is back next year at 100% that is.

The Colts have talent, but with all five of the Colts' 2011 probowlers over 30yo (Peyton-35, Mathis-30, Freeney-31, Wayne-32, Saturday-36) how much more do the Colts have in the tank?

The issue then becomes less cut and dry. Most people assume that since Luck is the best NFL prospect to come out in a while, he will automatically go to the team with the first pick.

Will Manning be open to using such a high draft pick for his successor? Or will he be more amenable to filling the DT gap, addressing the cornerback issues, or looking at the O-Line woes, or... etc etc etc. Essentially if you are the Colts the question becomes, "Do we try to win in the 'Manning' window now, or do we look to win tomorrow?"

Along with most of you I am sure, I personally believe the reason the Colts are the Colts (and to a lesser extent the Pats are the Pats) is the quarterback play. Draft Luck. Ensure you have your Manning of the future. In a pass driven league, you must have the right Captain at the helm.

Then... for the love of God... fill some gaps on that roster.

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

As a die hard, devout Colts fan...., I see Peyton back next year. With that being said I highly doubt we will get Luck. We need a stud WR and some big guys on both sides of the ball. The Colts will struggle greatly this year but should win a few games before it's all said and done. Unfortunately we won't play the suck for Luck game.