The Horror

[CR91]

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[DG1]

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[hawkeyes]

Isnt 18 retired in Denver? Thought I was reading last night some where that they would have to bring it out of retirement.... or maybe it was a dream?

Nope >

Frank Tripuka’s No. 18 is one of three the Broncos have retired ... guess he can go after #16.

[WSnotch]

Elway said Manning can have 18 if he wants it. Talk about bending over backwards..

[CR91]

Elway said Manning can have 18 if he wants it. Talk about bending over backwards..

same thing happen when jerry rice played for the seahawks. 80 was retired for steve largent but they let him wear it.

[hawkeyes]

Its just a number, why would he want to bring some guys retired number out? Plus he loves the Colts and fans so much - why not start fresh using a new number? IMO that would be the classy thing to do and we all know Manning is 100% class right? LOL!

[Floyd Resler]

No, the horror would have been seeing him in a Titans uniform!

[CR91]

No, the horror would have been seeing him in a Titans uniform!

seeing him in any uniform outside the colts is horror

[Betty27_1]

From what I've read from other Broncos fans, they've said the player who had #18 has given his permission for Peyton to wear it. It's my understanding the only way they can unretire it is if the player who wore it gives his permission.

[Peyton and Eli fan]

The player who had 18 for the Broncos is still alive at age 84 and has offered to let Manning wear it if he wants. Guess he only played 3 years for them but they retired it b/c he was their first QB.

[KaylaD]

Well that sure is weird to look at isn't it? I wish Peyton nothing but the best, I hope he gets another ring there! I will be rooting for 2 teams this year. First of course the Colts, they will always be first, but Denver now for Peyton!

[ALuck12]

I really don't know what Manning saw in Denver. They don't really have any weapons for him to throw to.

[OldManP]

I really don't know what Manning saw in Denver. They don't really have any weapons for him to throw to.

$95 million and 5 years.

[el duderino]

I really don't know what Manning saw in Denver. They don't really have any weapons for him to throw to.

Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker - watch out for these guys with Peyton under center... maybe they add Dallas Clark...

[KaylaD]

Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker - watch out for these guys with Peyton under center... maybe they add Dallas Clark...

I was going to say the same thing! And remember, Peyton makes everyone around him better. He makes mediocre players look like stars. Denver made it to a playoff game with Tebow, so I am not worried about Peyton at all. They should use Tebow as a fullback, lol.

[MAC]

$95 million and 5 years.

He would have gotten as much or more from the others. His agent set the terms, it wasn't an auction.

[MAC]

I really don't know what Manning saw in Denver. They don't really have any weapons for him to throw to.

Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker - watch out for these guys with Peyton under center... maybe they add Dallas Clark...

Exactly. I suspect that at least one of these guys will suddenly be considered a star once he gets to work with an actual QB.

[MAC]

seeing him in any uniform outside the colts is horror

True, but having accepted that it's happened, I'm happy that he's going to the Broncos. Could be a lot worse.

By the way, they will be wearing orange most of the time at home next year.

[Susie Q]

I was going to say the same thing! And remember, Peyton makes everyone around him better. He makes mediocre players look like stars. Denver made it to a playoff game with Tebow, so I am not worried about Peyton at all. They should use Tebow as a fullback, lol.

I agree Kayla Peyton can make any player look great. He will be fine and I have heard that maybe Saturday may also be a Bronco and maybe Clark who knows. Good luck Peyton may you win another ring you deserve it and show those naysayers you can still play to your standards.

[CCH]

Untiring a number is bad luck, I think Peyton will just wear 16.

BTW, the Colts play the Broncos in Indianapolis in 2013.

[Susie Q]

I really don't know what Manning saw in Denver. They don't really have any weapons for him to throw to.

No problem Peyton can make his weapons.

[Susie Q]

Untiring a number is bad luck, I think Peyton will just wear 16.

BTW, the Colts play the Broncos in Indianapolis in 2013.

Wasn't his uniform in college Orange? Looks good especially if he goes back to 16.

[CCH]

Wasn't his uniform in college Orange? Looks good especially if he goes back to 16.

Yep just add navy blue to the side .

[Slytherclaw]

Oh well, I guess I'll learn to live with having to wear orange now. *shudder*

[gacker65]

Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker - watch out for these guys with Peyton under center... maybe they add Dallas Clark...

Agree and maybe add a WR from the draft

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

From what I've read from other Broncos fans, they've said the player who had #18 has given his permission for Peyton to wear it. It's my understanding the only way they can unretire it is if the player who wore it gives his permission.

This is correct

[mouthofsouth]

The player who had 18 for the Broncos is still alive at age 84 and has offered to let Manning wear it if he wants. Guess he only played 3 years for them but they retired it b/c he was their first QB.

Their first QB probably made about $100 a game.

[Peyton and Eli fan]

He only played 37 games for the Broncos and only won 13 of them. They retired it as a symbol since he was their first QB ever. Nice of him to let Peyton wear it if he wants.

[hawkeyes]

$95 million and 5 years.

Yep was all about the benjamins - pretty sad huh? LOL

[Demon]

I really don't know what Manning saw in Denver. They don't really have any weapons for him to throw to.

Nonsense. Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker, Julias Thomas and possibly Dallas Clark are all nice weapons.

Yes, they need a quality guy in the slot, but you can count on them getting at least one WR in the draft.

[Peyton and Eli fan]

If it was all about the money, the Titans would have won. All 3 teams were given the same parameters. He could have started a bidding war, but didn't. It's a lot of money, but he could have commanded the largest contract in NFL history if he tried.

[KaylaD]

I agree its not all about money. Peyton is not the type to decide on a place just because of money. He is better then that!

[WeSpy]

$95 million and 5 years.

I think cap room is more like it, but that's just my opinion.

[UndecidedFrog]

Its just a number, why would he want to bring some guys retired number out? Plus he loves the Colts and fans so much - why not start fresh using a new number? IMO that would be the classy thing to do and we all know Manning is 100% class right? LOL!

Yes, it is just a number. But don't let others perceive you as attempting to denigrate it. LOL.

[subvet]

He only played 37 games for the Broncos and only won 13 of them. They retired it as a symbol since he was their first QB ever. Nice of him to let Peyton wear it if he wants.

He was also the first US quarterback to throw for 3000 yards and he threw the first touchdown in the new AFL. Not completely symbolic

[subvet]

Yes, it is just a number. But don't let others perceive you as attempting to denigrate it. LOL.

Once again everyone disagrees over the details, I am in the 16 camp though, not the same shade of orange as the Vols, but still orange so 16 it is.

[ruksak]

I really don't know what Manning saw in Denver. They don't really have any weapons for him to throw to.

They are a classy, stable organization. That is what tipped the table. Manning saw beyond the bells and whistles of SF. He saw past the swooning ways of a dementia ridden owner in Tenn. He has become accustomed to class and could only migrate toward such.

I have had a smile all day. So happy for my man #18 and the great people of Denver. Those people are down to earth and some of the best sports fans in the world.