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Peyton Manning picks Broncos
Peyton Manning picks Broncos
Updated: March 19, 2012, 12:46 PM ET
By Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter | ESPN

Peyton Manning will become the next quarterback of the Denver Broncos, barring a snag during intensified contract negotiations that have commenced under the instruction of the four-time MVP to his agent Tom Condon, according to multiple sources.

Once the Manning deal becomes official, Denver will try to trade Tim Tebow, according to sources.

Manning instructed Condon to negotiate the finite details of a contract that would conclude with him joining the Broncos after a frenzied but focused process that began when the Indianapolis Colts released him March 7.

Manning called Broncos vice president of football operations John Elway on Monday morning to tell him the news. Manning also called the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans to inform them of his intent to now play for Denver.

"I was hoping we would win out,'' Titans owner Bud Adams told the Tennessean after Manning informed the team of his decision. "I thought we'd be ahead of Denver. I thought he'd want to stay in Tennessee."

A contract between Manning and the Broncos is expected to be a formality. Elway and Manning first discussed the parameters of a five-year, $95 million contract during their March 9 meeting in Denver, the first time the quarterback visited a team during his free agency.

Elway then told Manning during the Friday, March 16 trip to Durham, N.C. -- where the quarterback has done the majority of his training -- that he wanted to finalize a contract "fair to both sides." Neither side expects any hangups.

However, details such as guaranteed money, structure of the deal and contract language designed to protect the Broncos in the event of Manning's inability to perform due to his prior neck surgeries all will be addressed in the contract, sources said.

Yet the Broncos have few concerns with Manning's medical condition. He already passed the physical exam that a team of Broncos doctors administered during the visit to Durham, a development that Elway informed Manning of when he returned home to Denver that night.

Manning also passed physical exams by San Francisco and Tennessee but he has told all teams that he still has gains to achieve in terms of arm strength and endurance that are related to nerve regeneration due to his neck injury. Nevertheless, his throwing sessions observed by all three teams -- combined with extensive video of previous workouts -- were satisfactory enough for those teams to pursue the most celebrated available player since the NFL's free agency era began in 1993.

Elway now has helped produce Denver's biggest win since he led the Broncos to their last Super Bowl win in January 1999. Elway and Manning have stayed in close contract throughout this process, strengthening a relationship that grew well beyond the golf the two had played together in the past.

Manning is comfortable enough with Denver that he has directed Condon not to negotiate with the other two finalists, the 49ers and Titans, to avoid any perception that he was seeking financial leverage, sources said.

Only an unforeseen significant obstacle that would develop during the final stages of negotiations would prevent Manning from signing with the Broncos, sources said.

Once the contract is completed, Manning will travel to Denver for a news conference to formally introduce him as the team's next quarterback. Shortly thereafter, Manning will be allowed to work with the team's trainers, strength and medical staffs because of his prior neck surgery.

While Manning soon will arrive in Denver, Tebow could well depart. According to sources, Denver will try to trade Tebow -- who led the team to an 8-8 finish, an AFC West title and a first-round playoff victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Manning's arrival will set in motion a string of personnel moves for the Broncos. Denver has had a free-agent plan strictly for if the team was able to sign Manning. The two sides now will pursue other players to bolster the roster, some of whom will be familiar to Manning.

One interesting player is former Colts center Jeff Saturday, whom Manning has always endorsed as invaluable to his own performance. A source said discussions related to Saturday, who was Manning's center with the Colts for 12 years, involved evaluations by all three teams' personnel and coaching staffs on whether he would be a logical fit for the team. However, Manning did not mandate that he and Saturday would be a package deal, sources said.

Saturday was supposed to visit the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee, but Denver will have great allure due to Manning's arrival, whenever it becomes official.

Under terms of the new collective bargaining agreement, Manning is not allowed to engage in classroom football discussions with the coaching staff until April 16.

He will not be allowed to use the team's football field under the supervision and instruction of the coaching staff until May 2. Any throwing sessions under the supervision of trainers that are considered part of his rehab may not involve current Broncos receivers until April 16. He can throw independently with Denver receivers without coaching supervision or instruction but it must be away from the facility until the allowable voluntary window opens per the CBA.

The Broncos have retired the No. 18 but the only player to ever wear that number for Denver said last week that he wanted to make the jersey available for Manning.

Frank Tripucka wore the No. 18 for three seasons in the 1960s, when he was the first quarterback in club history. After his tenure, the number was ceremonially retired.

But Tripucka is just fine with breaking it out of storage. The 84-year-old Tripucka said in a phone interview that if Manning wants that number, "He should have it. Let's give it to him."

Chris Mortensen is ESPN's senior NFL analyst. Adam Schefter is ESPN's NFL Insider. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/770919...bow-traded
 
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and the missionary trudges on....
 
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Good, now maybe we'll hear the end of the Tebow lovefest.
 
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(03-19-2012 12:43 PM)Marcus Wrote:  Good, now maybe we'll hear the end of the Tebow lovefest.

any speculation on where he ends up? i'm sure that's going to be a high priority topic
 
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(03-19-2012 12:50 PM)Lush Wrote:  
(03-19-2012 12:43 PM)Marcus Wrote:  Good, now maybe we'll hear the end of the Tebow lovefest.

any speculation on where he ends up? i'm sure that's going to be a high priority topic

Good question. What's most interesting to me is how each franchise actually views Tebow as a QB. I bet a lot of them are not high on the guy at all.

I would keep an eye on Jacksonville for sure, since he's from that area, Jacksonville makes some really strange moves and the fans their are obsessed over anything and everything Tebow. I guess if Smith goes elsewhere the 49ers could be another to watch out for.
 
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Jacksonville and Miami because they need QBs and it would boost their woeful attendance.
 
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Broncos organization has to be thrilled. Peyton's the one guy they could get to replace Tebow you can't argue about.
 
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(03-19-2012 01:11 PM)WarningSigns Wrote:  Broncos organization has to be thrilled. Peyton's the one guy they could get to replace Tebow you can't argue about.

Yep, Elway has to be pleased. He's been trying to get rid of him and this is the only way it could have happened.
 
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He should have gone to the Titans, but I guess having to play the Colts twice was probably just too much.
 
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(03-19-2012 01:09 PM)Coopdaddy67 Wrote:  Jacksonville and Miami because they need QBs and it would boost their woeful attendance.

LOL My thoughts exactly, especially with Jacksonville. They have made some of the worst/dumbest moves in the NFL over the last half decade. Another one seems like a slam dunk, especially with how that franchise and their fans obsess over former Gator players.
 
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Hmm, lots of defa vu here. If past is prologue, you might be dancing on Tebows grave too soon.

Two predictions:

1. We haven't seen the last of Tebow. Yeah I don't think he looks that great either but the guy has a real gift for doing what everyone thinks he can't do. Over and over and over. Perfect situation is he gets with an AJ Green type WR whose freakish talent covers up for the fact that he doesn't throw the ball too accurately.

2. The story for Manning (and I hate to say this because he is easily my favorite QB in NFL history - for what he has been on and off the field) is not going to end on a happy note. Complicated spine/neck injuries don't just disappear because a guy is able to work out again.

I hope I am wrong but if I turn out to be right, I hope Manning and/or the Broncos pull the plug before one of the few legit sports hero stories turns into a tragedy.
 
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(03-19-2012 02:21 PM)Eastside_J Wrote:  Hmm, lots of defa vu here. If past is prologue, you might be dancing on Tebows grave too soon.

Two predictions:

1. We haven't seen the last of Tebow. Yeah I don't think he looks that great either but the guy has a real gift for doing what everyone thinks he can't do. Over and over and over. Perfect situation is he gets with an AJ Green type WR whose freakish talent covers up for the fact that he doesn't throw the ball too accurately.

2. The story for Manning (and I hate to say this because he is easily my favorite QB in NFL history - for what he has been on and off the field) is not going to end on a happy note. Complicated spine/neck injuries don't just disappear because a guy is able to work out again.

I hope I am wrong but if I turn out to be right, I hope Manning and/or the Broncos pull the plug before one of the few legit sports hero stories turns into a tragedy.

I really believe Tebow is going to be an average to below average QB. Yes he made some miraculous fluke plays last year but I think all in all Denver's defense was the reason they won all of those games at the end. If not for that defense Tebow is never in position time and time again throughout each game to have all those opportunities to come through. About the 10th opportunity in each game he eventually seemed to make a play.

I could not agree more with you on Peyton though. My favorite QB of all time as well but I'm as concerned as you are. I just hope he chooses to step away from the game if problems with the neck continue to occur.
 
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(03-19-2012 02:25 PM)Marcus Wrote:  
(03-19-2012 02:21 PM)Eastside_J Wrote:  Hmm, lots of defa vu here. If past is prologue, you might be dancing on Tebows grave too soon.

Two predictions:

1. We haven't seen the last of Tebow. Yeah I don't think he looks that great either but the guy has a real gift for doing what everyone thinks he can't do. Over and over and over. Perfect situation is he gets with an AJ Green type WR whose freakish talent covers up for the fact that he doesn't throw the ball too accurately.

2. The story for Manning (and I hate to say this because he is easily my favorite QB in NFL history - for what he has been on and off the field) is not going to end on a happy note. Complicated spine/neck injuries don't just disappear because a guy is able to work out again.

I hope I am wrong but if I turn out to be right, I hope Manning and/or the Broncos pull the plug before one of the few legit sports hero stories turns into a tragedy.

I really believe Tebow is going to be an average to below average QB. Yes he made some miraculous fluke plays last year but I think all in all Denver's defense was the reason they won all of those games at the end. If not for that defense Tebow is never in position time and time again throughout each game to have all those opportunities to come through. About the 10th opportunity in each game he eventually seemed to make a play.

I could not agree more with you on Peyton though. My favorite QB of all time as well but I'm as concerned as you are. I just hope he chooses to step away from the game if problems with the neck continue to occur.

No doubt man - I just don't know what more is to be gained? You have all the money you can use in a few lifetimes. You have your superbowl and enough records and awards to fill small musuem. People pretty much universally love and admire you.

What mountain in the NFL is yet to be climbed?

Regarding Tebow - the D was a major factor for sure. And yet...
The guy is a physical freak and tough as nails - I just wonder, I thought he made a little improvement in his mechanics and accuracy from the previous season (until he was pressured and then he reverted to his old delivery). If he makes another marginal gain, who knows?

Also the Broncos have two decent, very young, big, wideouts but neither have looked exactly pro bowl material. ---> Then again watch Manning instantly make them look like Moss and Andre Johnson 03-lmfao
 
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Honestly really surprised he picked Denver. You would think with all the neck surgeries he has endured, he would be much better off with a warm weather team, not one that will spend most of November and December in potentially frigid temps, which could really wreck havoc on that neck (Having heard from others that have had neck surgery and how it can act up now and again, especially in the winter).
 
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(03-19-2012 03:31 PM)BigDawg Wrote:  Honestly really surprised he picked Denver. You would think with all the neck surgeries he has endured, he would be much better off with a warm weather team, not one that will spend most of November and December in potentially frigid temps, which could really wreck havoc on that neck (Having heard from others that have had neck surgery and how it can act up now and again, especially in the winter).

Denver is really pretty mild.

More snow but warmer in the winter months than Indy (yeah I know they have a dome and all).
 
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(03-19-2012 02:57 PM)Eastside_J Wrote:  
(03-19-2012 02:25 PM)Marcus Wrote:  
(03-19-2012 02:21 PM)Eastside_J Wrote:  Hmm, lots of defa vu here. If past is prologue, you might be dancing on Tebows grave too soon.

Two predictions:

1. We haven't seen the last of Tebow. Yeah I don't think he looks that great either but the guy has a real gift for doing what everyone thinks he can't do. Over and over and over. Perfect situation is he gets with an AJ Green type WR whose freakish talent covers up for the fact that he doesn't throw the ball too accurately.

2. The story for Manning (and I hate to say this because he is easily my favorite QB in NFL history - for what he has been on and off the field) is not going to end on a happy note. Complicated spine/neck injuries don't just disappear because a guy is able to work out again.

I hope I am wrong but if I turn out to be right, I hope Manning and/or the Broncos pull the plug before one of the few legit sports hero stories turns into a tragedy.

I really believe Tebow is going to be an average to below average QB. Yes he made some miraculous fluke plays last year but I think all in all Denver's defense was the reason they won all of those games at the end. If not for that defense Tebow is never in position time and time again throughout each game to have all those opportunities to come through. About the 10th opportunity in each game he eventually seemed to make a play.

I could not agree more with you on Peyton though. My favorite QB of all time as well but I'm as concerned as you are. I just hope he chooses to step away from the game if problems with the neck continue to occur.

No doubt man - I just don't know what more is to be gained? You have all the money you can use in a few lifetimes. You have your superbowl and enough records and awards to fill small musuem. People pretty much universally love and admire you.

What mountain in the NFL is yet to be climbed?

Regarding Tebow - the D was a major factor for sure. And yet...
The guy is a physical freak and tough as nails - I just wonder, I thought he made a little improvement in his mechanics and accuracy from the previous season (until he was pressured and then he reverted to his old delivery). If he makes another marginal gain, who knows?

Also the Broncos have two decent, very young, big, wideouts but neither have looked exactly pro bowl material. ---> Then again watch Manning instantly make them look like Moss and Andre Johnson 03-lmfao

Demaryius Thomas is a freak and will definitely make some pro bowls if he has a throwing quarterback. Decker and Royal are good players. All around a nice core group.

And yeah, Denver isn't Arizona but its actually a really nice city weather wise.
 
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I've been to Denver a number of times and it is actually quite a bit warmer than I think people probably believe it to be. Yes the Rockies begin about 30 miles west of the city but it actually has very little effect on Denver's climate. I prefer a cool climate and I can tell you I was actually miserable the times I was there in October and November. It was far warmer than what I was hoping for.

Also, I think from Peyton's perspective picking Denver was a far better choice than Tennessee was.

He is one of the few guys in the NFL that actually cares about who is in the front office and the type of people he will be working with and working for, as compared to simply how much money they are paying you.

The Titans front office comes across as a bunch of amateur fools in comparison with Denver's. Plus you have too many vocal idiots still hanging around in Nashville like Eddie George who has been running his mouth to the media about not wanting Manning because he is still upset over Tennessee beating his OSU team back in the mid-90's .
 
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