Report: Pending physical, Peyton Manning intends to return to Broncos

[Donger]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...rn-to-broncos/

Well, that didn’t take long.

After the January 11 divisional-round loss to the Colts, Broncos G.M. John Elway told quarterback Peyton Manning to take several weeks before deciding whether to return. Woody Paige of the Denver Post, citing three unnamed “trustworthy” sources (not to be confused with the usual untrustworthy kind), reports that Peyton intends to come back to the team for a fourth season.

The only potential roadblock would be his annual physical examination. Manning had multiple neck surgeries before joining the team, and he’s checked every year to ensure that his neck will still be able to withstand the demands of playing professional football.

His third year with the team ended reportedly with two thigh injuries that seemed to significantly impair his ability to throw the ball.

The Broncos need a definitive answer from Manning by March 9. His $19 million base salary for 2015 becomes fully guaranteed thereafter.

Manning’s willingness to play for new coach Gary Kubiak suggests: (1) that Manning wasn’t overly upset about the departure of coach John Fox and offensive coordinator Adam Gase; (2) that Manning is comfortable with the intended offensive approach under Kubiak; and (3) that Manning isn’t holding too much of a grudge regarding the failure of Kubiak’s Houston Texans to reciprocate Manning’s interest in joining the franchise three years ago.

[Donger]

Ugh. Maybe you guys should take it easy on Hootie? He strikes me as the the same type as that dude who offed himself because that blonde anal whore told him to...

[Hootie]

that's because Peyton actually took a pay cut

if you think what Tom is doing is taking a pay cut you're incredibly naive

Tom makes more money a year QB'ING than Aaron Rodgers. I'm not talking about anything other than the money he makes to play QB. The Pats are paying him more than his contract. Guaranteed.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

that's because Peyton actually took a pay cut

if you think what Tom is doing is taking a pay cut you're incredibly naive

Tom makes more money a year QB'ING than Aaron Rodgers. I'm not talking about anything other than the money he makes to play QB. The Pats are paying him more than his contract. Guaranteed.

How do you know that, Hootie?

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

that's because Peyton actually took a pay cut

if you think what Tom is doing is taking a pay cut you're incredibly naive

Tom makes more money a year QB'ING than Aaron Rodgers. I'm not talking about anything other than the money he makes to play QB. The Pats are paying him more than his contract. Guaranteed.

Like how you said Houston's cap hit is $11 million when it's clearly $13.1?

Y'ALL ABOUT TO BLOW THE DOORS OFF THIS WHOLE CONSPIRACY, YO

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by Donger

Ugh. Maybe you guys should take it easy on Hootie? He strikes me as the the same type as that dude who offed himself because that blonde anal whore told him to...

Well, I'm not saying he's dumb or a bad person. But he's actively spewing conjecture masquerading as fact, as well as willingly contradicting himself instead of just admitting he was wrong. And that's a choice, which is absolutely on him.

[Al Bundy]

I am certain that Hootie said that Manning wasn't taking a pay cut, not at all. I could be wrong though.

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

I am certain that Hootie said that Manning wasn't taking a pay cut, not at all. I could be wrong though.

I'm sure the pats fans are combing through that thread right now. Hell, I'd bet Hootie is, too, just to cover his tracks. That said, I am not SURE he is, so I won't present it as fact.

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

I am certain that Hootie said that Manning wasn't taking a pay cut, not at all. I could be wrong though.

Never said that. I encourage you to find that post. Good luck.

[Al Bundy]

Search function is off.. not going to waste my time.

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

I'm sure the pats fans are combing through that thread right now. Hell, I'd bet Hootie is, too, just to cover his tracks. That said, I am not SURE he is, so I won't present it as fact.

Wait just a minute fella....are you telling me just because something you said is your opinion then it's not automatically a fact ?? You're blowing my mind.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Search function is off.. not going to waste my time.

He didn't actually say it in the "Denver wants Manning to take a paycut" megathread, just made it seem like the simple idea of Manning taking a paycut was bullshit.

And then it became a Brady v Manning pissing match.

[GoChargers]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

Hey man ...

Put me in a poker tournament, with 10 guys, and give me $1,000,000 in chips and give everyone else $10,000 in chips and I'll win every time.

Brady's contract gives the Patriots a lot of extra starting chips and I guarantee Brady isn't losing a single $ doing it ... he'll make every penny back times 10 from Bob Kraft after his career is over.

That is salary cap circumvention. I'm sorry that I'm capable of seeing things for what they are ... rather than just thinking, "oh gee! That Tom Brady! He's the only guy who wants to win!"

I'm surprised people aren't bashing Peyton for only agreeing to cut $4M off his salary ... I'm surprised people aren't calling him greedy right now. It's a good thing I steered the narrative towards Brady's cheater contract or that's exactly what everyone would be talking about.

So Brady must be cheating, but the Broncos - who have a history of circumventing the salary cap - are on the up-and-up with this paycut?

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

You guys are ridiculous. If you can't see the competitive advantage of an elite QB playing for $9M instead of $20M then I'm done here. It's a lost cause. People just follow me around and it's laughably pathetic. You only make yourselves look dumb.

We all realize that it's a competitive advantage, that's why when a great player is REALLY competitive he plays for less money and wins more rings than anyone else in his era.


You are the ****ing idiot that doesn't get it...

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

hypocrite?

The Broncos are admitting he's taking a paycut so they can sign more players. He also won't recoup that $4M from the Broncos ... ever. Never.

Brady makes $9M a year FULLY KNOWING he'll get all of that lost money back after his career is over WITH THE PATRIOTS.

How in the **** do you morons not see the ****ing difference?

It's ****ing just baffling. Like ... it hurts. It's COMPLETELY different.

We don't get it because you are just making it up.


Pssst. There were already rumors about manning and elway buying the Broncos after he retires. What are you going to do then?

[Just Passin' By]

Hey, good news for the wallet of the Broncos ownership. They're probably going to get to keep all of that $4 million in cheat money, and $2 million of it is about as safe as can be:

The contract includes incentives that could take it back to $19 million -- $2 million for winning the AFC Championship Game and $2 million for winning the Super Bowl.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12...n-pay-cut-2015