Unlikely, Colts scenario...

[melbar]

First off, I know its unlikely! ....

Bear with me here...What about the small chance the colts dont draft Luck?

Colts have a LOT of needs. Everyone is focusing on the Rams for a trade up.
Manning says he can play which the Colts cant officially see firsthand, yet a video "leakes" out of Peyton throwing well.

So what if they believe they can still have Peyton for a couple of years?

1. Colts keep Manning
2. Colts trade#1 for say in our case 2 #1's and 2# 3's give or take
3. Colts draft say Tannehill and groom for a year or 2 under Manning
4. Colts have 4 higher picks to bolster line etc.
5. Chiefs (or other bidder) get Luck on a team with less holes

I know the odds are low, but it seems to be a forgotten scenario and a forgone conclusion that the Colts take Luck no matter what. Seems RG3 has stollen all the press and momentum, but there is still a chance (albeit small) that the Colts Believe in Manning and use this position to correct the mistake of not preparing for Mannings replacement, build for the future, and keep the fanbase happy.

Just a little fun, but I'd absolutely go for this!

[alnorth]

Originally Posted by melbar

Your saying that its impossible for an NFL front office to make a bad decision?

It is impossible for THAT NFL front office to make THAT bad decision.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by melbar

First off, I know its unlikely! ....

Bear with me here...What about the small chance the colts dont draft Luck?

Colts have a LOT of needs. Everyone is focusing on the Rams for a trade up.
Manning says he can play which the Colts cant officially see firsthand, yet a video "leakes" out of Peyton throwing well.

So what if they believe they can still have Peyton for a couple of years?

1. Colts keep Manning
2. Colts trade#1 for say in our case 2 #1's and 2# 3's give or take
3. Colts draft say Tannehill and groom for a year or 2 under Manning
4. Colts have 4 higher picks to bolster line etc.
5. Chiefs (or other bidder) get Luck on a team with less holes

I know the odds are low, but it seems to be a forgotten scenario and a forgone conclusion that the Colts take Luck no matter what. Seems RG3 has stollen all the press and momentum, but there is still a chance (albeit small) that the Colts Believe in Manning and use this position to correct the mistake of not preparing for Mannings replacement, build for the future, and keep the fanbase happy.

Just a little fun, but I'd absolutely go for this!

Not going to happen. Colts will take Luck HANDS DOWN !!! The reasons for this is what happened shortly after the season ended.

GM was fired IMO for 2 reasons: 1. Because he disagreed with the owner on what to do with Manning. Owner wants Luck and the GM wants Manning pure and simple. 2. GM got caught with his pants down with not having a decent backup vet QB available to put in just in case Manning's surgeries were not successful.

Now the GM is in a catch 22 with the Owner pissed at him that he didnt plan for the worst and now Luck is sitting there at your pick. And when the owner is pissed at you and you especially don't agree with letting Manning go after not planning for the worst and you the GM still want Manning in a "high risk" situation it's really a "no brainer" for the owner.

It's nothing personal or a matter of performance other than that little thing of not planning for the worst and now Luck is sitting there at your pick.

[melbar]

I'd take Luck too, but as the Chiefs I'd at least make the call.

[whoman69]

Originally Posted by melbar

Soooo.....if Peyton comes back, protecting him and his neck would be a priority. The above scenariowould be one option. You can't bring back the most beloved figure in franchise history and kill him!

Outside of RT, this is a pretty solid line. That deficit will be corrected this year. You have Hudson moving into C. Who would know better than Peyton if Lilja is still up to the task? You saw what the line can do when you have a QB that knows how to move protections. Palko took 11 sacks in four games because he can't throw more than 10 yards down the field, but at least he moved the protections. Orton took one sack in three games. Matt Cassel took 22 sacks in nine games because he has no idea how to move coverages. Peyton is the master of moving coverages.

[melbar]

Originally Posted by whoman69

Outside of RT, this is a pretty solid line. That deficit will be corrected this year. You have Hudson moving into C. Who would know better than Peyton if Lilja is still up to the task? You saw what the line can do when you have a QB that knows how to move protections. Palko took 11 sacks in four games because he can't throw more than 10 yards down the field, but at least he moved the protections. Orton took one sack in three games. Matt Cassel took 22 sacks in nine games because he has no idea how to move coverages. Peyton is the master of moving coverages.

Yes we're good. I meant the Colts needing a lot to protect Manning and build if they keep him.

[whoman69]

Originally Posted by melbar

Yes we're good. I meant the Colts needing a lot to protect Manning and build if they keep him.

Kind of hard to do when you eat $35 million in cap space for Peyton, and pay a top pick QB money. The Colts can't afford to put a good team around Peyton. They have to rebuild, and a 35 year old QB coming off three surgeries doesn't really fit those plans.