O where O where will Peyton Manning land? At this point no one knows. Peyton is a perfectionist;
most likely turning over every stone he can find to unearth information about
each team, and the members of each team.
There is talk of him wanting to stay in the AFC because he knows most of
the players. Which makes complete sense;
it is easier to adjust when there is no need to have to worry about learning a
ton of new defensive players. But that
is something Peyton will most likely not have a problem with, because he
studies film like no other player in the NFL.
So before he picks a team he will most likely know almost everything
about the players on that team. So the
question is where is he going to go?
Peyton has narrowed it down to 3 places: Denver, Tennessee, and San Francisco.
Ranking the teams in order in which could be the best fit for him, obviously
this is just a complete guess but I am going to base it off the roster in which
each team has and the team performance from last year.
1.)
San Francisco- I believe
this will be his choice they have the best roster from top to bottom then any of
the teams left. They have had a great
running game for years their biggest weakness has been their passing game. Their defense is very solid, better than any the
Colts had with him there. This past
season the 49ers lack was a passing game.
This off season they looked to improve that area; they have added Randy
Moss and Mario Manningham. Not sure how
much Moss has left if he has anything left, but if Moss does this team will be
even better than they were last year. Manningham
and Moss can open up the middle of the field for Vernon Davis, who was second
in receiving yards behind Michael Crabtree last season. If Crabtree can get it together, 49ers could
have four good receiving options. Peyton should make them all better, with the exception
of Moss. 49ers make the most sense based
on the roster. Also make a ton of sense since the division is so weak, this
would put them heads and shoulders above everyone else in the division. The
49ers are the only team in the NFC that Peyton is selecting from, which could
be the biggest issue. Some have said
that he will stay in the AFC because that will still allow for the possibility of
a Manning bowl.
2.)
Denver- The next
best choice, they had an unbelievable season.
But the question is was it just a fluke?
Their defense had a great year but their offense struggled. However, they were able to win games. Tim Tebow was able to put together some good
games but very streaky player to say the least.
Broncos have a good running game and defense. However they lack any big time receivers,
they have some young guys in Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas. Both are going to be 3rd year
receivers next season, which is typically a break out year for the position. It
hard to judge their production from last year because Tim Tebow was at quarterback.
They have a pretty well rounded team,
adding Manning should make them the favorite in the AFC West. This is another weak division.
3.)
Tennessee- The sentimental
choice is the Titans. Peyton went to University of Tennessee. This would also allow him to play in the AFC
south, the same division as the Colts. Titans
have two good wide receivers Kenny Britt and Nate Washington. Have one of the best running backs in the NFL
in Chris Johnson, who struggled last year after holding out most of training
camp. Had a top 10 scoring defense last
season. I think it is a good fit for Manning;
not sure it is the best fit for him.
With
Peyton looking for a new team it is having affects on other quarterbacks. Alex Smith, 49ers QB last year, is now
looking at his options outside San Francisco, in Miami today his next stop is Seattle.
If Smith would have signed the 3 year deal he was offered the 49ers would not
even be in the picture at this point, but he did not sign. This gave the 49ers
a chance to take a look at Manning.
There has been talk of the Broncos trading Tebow if they got Manning,
not sure this will happen anymore. The
most likely spot he was headed was Jacksonville but they signed Chad Henne on
March 14, to a 2 year $6.75 million contract. The Broncos should hold on to
Tebow and hope he can improve as an understudy of Manning’s.
The Tennessee Titans already have Matt Hasselbeck at quarterback. He would be released if the Titans were able
to get Manning. Hasselbeck would most
likely go to Cleveland since they run the same offense as Seattle did while he
was the quarterback there. The Titans are another team that would have an
understudy for Manning in Jake Locker.
Who has played sparingly since he was drafted eight overall in 2011.
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