Manning Sweepstakes

[SubZero]

So if you guys didnt know the Manning sweepstakes went down from 4 teams to 3. Ken Wisenhunt reported that he will pull out of the Manning sweepstakes and pay Kevin Kolb. The Dolphins also decided to pull out of the race. Now that the Broncos and Titans are closing in a suprise dark horse team came out of no where. The 49ers have saw him work out and are very interested. If your wondering where i got this info its from NFL Network and Bleacher Report.

I really hope he goes to the 49ers.

[braveheartcolt]

I'm more interested in what happens with 93 than ex-18.

[shakedownstreet]

this is being discussed in nfl general

[Fx Stryker]

I'm more interested in what happens with 93 than ex-18.

"Ex" implies there will be another 18.

[coltsfansince65]

_{Yes & the Dolphins didn't decide to pull out of the race, Peyton phoned them to tell them he was no longer interested in going there.}

[UndecidedFrog]

"Ex" implies there will be another 18.

Yes, there may be another 18 on the team in the future. The number has not been retired, yet.

[FireJimCaldwell]

Yes, there may be another 18 on the team in the future. The number has not been retired, yet.

There will never be another 18 playing for the Indianapolis Colts again. End of that thought/

[shakedownstreet]

Yes, there may be another 18 on the team in the future. The number has not been retired, yet.

c'mon man! now you are trolling. irsay said it would be retired

[Fx Stryker]

Yes, there may be another 18 on the team in the future. The number has not been retired, yet.

The number has been removed from our team, and will be retired officially when Peyton does. Did you not listen to Irsay?

[UndecidedFrog]

The number has been removed from our team, and will be retired officially when Peyton does. Did you not listen to Irsay?

Was there a press release that I missed?

Source please? or link?

[FireJimCaldwell]

Was there a press release that I missed?

Source please? or link?

Seems like it.

Colts Owner Jim Irsay: "Good afternoon. Well, we're here to announce the conclusion of Peyton's playing career with the Colts. We're here very much as well to honor all the incredible memories and incredible things that he's done for the franchise, for the city, for the state. In the history of sports through the last century, there's been in team sports a handful of Hall of Fame great players that have done incredible things for franchises. I know that this parallels the handful of people through time that has meant so much to the franchise. I know, in my heart and in the hearts of fans, it's unparalleled for the Colts. It's a difficult day here of shared pain between Peyton, myself, the fans, everyone. I think in that vein as well, the 18 jersey will never be worn again by a Colt on the field.

http://www.thephinsider.com/2012/3/7/2853459/peyton-manning-press-conference-transcript-2012-free-agency-nfl

[Susie Q]

Was there a press release that I missed?

Source please? or link?

That was in the presser where Manning was released. Come On Man is your memory that short :???:

[Fx Stryker]

Was there a press release that I missed?

Source please? or link?

I highly doubt any Colt fan missed that, or didn't watch it at some point. Sometimes I wonder if you even like the Colts.

[shakedownstreet]

[UndecidedFrog]

Seems like it.

http://www.thephinsi...free-agency-nfl

That was in the presser where Manning was released. Come On Man is your memory that short :???:

Sorry, I missed it before.

I stand corrected.

[UndecidedFrog]

I highly doubt any Colt fan missed that, or didn't watch it at some point. Sometimes I wonder if you even like the Colts.

Thank you for questioning my fanhood. I always appreciate that kind of sentiment.

[shakedownstreet]

Thank you for questioning my fanhood. I always appreciate that kind of sentiment.

you have to admit it was an incendiary thing to say

[braveheartcolt]

Gosh. The Manning pitchfork brigade were out there quick on Frog. Everyone new what I meant, but the sniper rifles were just waiting........

Do not take everything so anti-Peyton. I LIKE Manning. A lot. I'm just focusing on the future. Let it be.....

[shakedownstreet]

[UndecidedFrog]

you have to admit it was an incendiary thing to say

"I highly doubt any Colt fan missed that, or didn't watch it at some point. Sometimes I wonder if you even like the Colts."

Yes that was incendiary indeed.

[shakedownstreet]

"I highly doubt any Colt fan missed that, or didn't watch it at some point. Sometimes I wonder if you even like the Colts."

Yes that was incendiary indeed.

so clever

[UndecidedFrog]

Gosh. The Manning pitchfork brigade were out there quick on Frog. Everyone new what I meant, but the sniper rifles were just waiting........

Do not take everything so anti-Peyton. I LIKE Manning. A lot. I'm just focusing on the future. Let it be.....

LOL, the Manning pitchfork brigade!

[DILLIGAFER]

As opposed to the 'what have you done for me lately fireing squad'?

[LightninMax]

Gosh. The Manning pitchfork brigade were out there quick on Frog. Everyone new what I meant, but the sniper rifles were just waiting........

Do not take everything so anti-Peyton. I LIKE Manning. A lot. I'm just focusing on the future. Let it be.....

"pitchfork brigage", "sniper rifles", ....you may like Manning, but these incendiary words would seem to indicate you don't have much respect for fellow Colts fans simply posting an opinionated repsonse to someone denigrating the number 18 for whatever purpose it was done.

Why the need to stir these issues when the OP was simply catching up on the sweepstakes? Why does it seem like that certain posters have such a strong desire to belittle anyone that uses the word Manning? Do as you will, but it isn't informative, helpful, or necessary.

[braveheartcolt]

"pitchfork brigage", "sniper rifles", ....you may like Manning, but these incendiary words would seem to indicate you don't have much respect for fellow Colts fans simply posting an opinionated repsonse to someone denigrating the number 18 for whatever purpose it was done.

Why the need to stir these issues when the OP was simply catching up on the sweepstakes? Why does it seem like that certain posters have such a strong desire to belittle anyone that uses the word Manning? Do as you will, but it isn't informative, helpful, or necessary.

Read the thread from the top. I never disrespected the OP, I just put forth my opinion that I'd rather talk about Colts players. It was civil enough. Then Frog made a 'mistake' (if you call not remembering every word of a 30 minute press conference a mistake), then the nasty stuff started.

Perhaps I should have let Frog answer for himself, but I could sense he was Undecided.

[UndecidedFrog]

"pitchfork brigage", "sniper rifles", ....you may like Manning, but these incendiary words would seem to indicate you don't have much respect for fellow Colts fans simply posting an opinionated repsonse to someone denigrating the number 18 for whatever purpose it was done.

FYI, I was in no way denigrating any number.

[UndecidedFrog]

Read the thread from the top. I never disrespected the OP, I just put forth my opinion that I'd rather talk about Colts players. It was civil enough. Then Frog made a 'mistake' (if you call not remembering every word of a 30 minute press conference a mistake), then the nasty stuff started.

Perhaps I should have let Frog answer for himself, but I could sense he was Undecided.

Yes, you have accurately depicted what happened.

I mistakenly thought that the number 18 was still available. No denigration intended.

That was when the Manning pitchfork brigade began to string me up for my mistake.

[shakedownstreet]

i'm still throwing stones. oh the blasphemy!!

[UndecidedFrog]

i'm still throwing stones. oh the blasphemy!!

Is that the penalty for the sin of being perceived as denigrating a number?

[shakedownstreet]

yes i am afraid you must be stoned to death. nothing personal

[UndecidedFrog]

yes i am afraid you must be stoned to death. nothing personal

What if I pay atonement by sacrificing some :cat: s to the shrine of number 18?

[braveheartcolt]

yes i am afraid you must be stoned to death. nothing personal

See 'Life of Peyton' thread for more 'stoning' based topics....

[shakedownstreet]

i know a lot of people are reading our comments and are fuming over how we can be so sarcastic about scorned feelings

some handle grief with humor & love, others with sorrow & anger. it wouldn't hurt to have a little compassion for the others. sometimes we need to give each other a little space to heal

[subvet]

yes i am afraid you must be stoned to death. nothing personal

Stoned? Stoned?

Well, they’ll stone you and say that it’s the end

...even when it's not

Then they’ll stone you and then they’ll come back again

...and they all will

They’ll stone you when you’re riding in your car..

...driving to LOS

They’ll stone you when you’re playing your guitar

...playing the blues

Yes, but I would not feel so all alone

...everybody needs somebody

Everybody must get stoned

Thanks to Mr. Dylan for writing "Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35"

In this case it's 12&18....

[UndecidedFrog]

i know a lot of people are reading our comments and are fuming over how we can be so sarcastic about scorned feelings

some handle grief with humor & love, others with sorrow & anger. it wouldn't hurt to have a little compassion for the others. sometimes we need to give each other a little space to heal

Yes, indeed.

However, I would like to know when I can start posting here again, without feeling that I am walking on........eggshells.

It doesn't feel like a healthy environment for ......healing.

[Manning1815]

It may be just me but i think its still too early to put manning posts in nfl general. #18 will never be general to colts fans, unless you'er talking field general!

[subvet]

Yes, indeed.

However, I would like to know when I can start posting here again, without feeling that I am walking on........eggshells.

It doesn't feel like a healthy environment for ......healing.

When I reply sometimes it's better if I stay away from black and white wording and instead try the shades of gray, you know, double talk, sarcasm, innuendo, and diplomatic vagaries...... :whiteflag:

[UndecidedFrog]

When I reply sometimes it's better if I stay away from black and white wording and instead try the shades of gray, you know, double talk, sarcasm, innuendo, and diplomatic vagaries...... :whiteflag:

Or use similar wording that you know cannot be deemed objectionable since they were used by the hero. :yes:

[Peyton and Eli fan]

I love the way every team that Peyton says no to talks like they were the ones who decided to pass.

[betheafan41]

So if you guys didnt know the Manning sweepstakes went down from 4 teams to 3. Ken Wisenhunt reported that he will pull out of the Manning sweepstakes and pay Kevin Kolb. The Dolphins also decided to pull out of the race. Now that the Broncos and Titans are closing in a suprise dark horse team came out of no where. The 49ers have saw him work out and are very interested. If your wondering where i got this info its from NFL Network and Bleacher Report.

I really hope he goes to the 49ers.

to be honest id like to see him say he will retire lol although i know it wont happen but this is why i would like him to retire

not only because i want him to retire a colt BUT

Niners are on the verge of losing alex smith more then likely and after signing all those receivers it would be funny to see them end up with out a QB

Broncos Tebow will want a trade mroe then likely because im pretty sure he is feeling he is not wanted in denver now their trying to get manning and if they dont get manning i dont see tebow playing like he did just because of their lie about having faith in tebow

Tennessee well i dont want the colts to have to face him twice a year, would just suck.

if he dont retire it would be funny if he tells irsay he would come back for the minimum just so he can retire a colt (although doubt it will happen lol )