Peyton Manning Walks Laps At Colts Practice

[shakedownstreet]

Quarterback Peyton Manning apparently has begun his rehabilitation.

Manning briskly walked laps around the Indianapolis Colts indoor practice facility Monday while his teammates stretched in preparation for their standard, light day-after-a-game workout.

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[Coltsfanman1953]

why are we having "light day" practice?

[shakedownstreet]

why are we having "light day" practice?

it was yesterday. traditionally players get the day off after a win or a light practice after a loss

i think it's great to hear he's there and is not acting as if he's above such menial work, especially on a monday

[MAC]

I saw video on NFL network. For anyone looking for a reason to be optimistic, he looked 100 times more comfortable than I did at a similar point after my cervical fusion. At one point he turned his head all the way to one side to look at something. You aren't supposed to drive for a period of time after that surgery largely because the inability to turn your head makes for dangerous driving. For what he went through I thought he looked terrific. Fluid and comfortable.

And for those who insisted otherwise - "Look Mom, no neck brace".

[jskinnz]

why are we having "light day" practice?

So they should bang on each other in full pads the day after the game?

All NFL teams go easy on the players the day after a game. Frankly it is common sense to save their bodies. This practice is mostly for the guys who did not get into the game at all or played very little.

[shakedownstreet]

i didn't know they ever let the press attend practice. i am assuming they are banned wednesdays and there after

[GoDeep]

i didn't know they ever let the press attend practice. i am assuming they are banned wednesdays and there after

So...maybe I shouldn't drop him off my fantasy team just yet.

[jskinnz]

i didn't know they ever let the press attend practice. i am assuming they are banned wednesdays and there after

They let them view the first 20 minutes or so that mainly is the stretching to start practice. After that, they shut down availability.

[Andy]

Nothing to go crazy about... he's probably thrown a couple of passes too, but outside of practice

[Rich Cannon]

Hopefully by November he returns

[The Fish]

Any chance the stem cell treatment could have been done prior to help with the recovery after this last surgery?

[ColtsLover4ever]

Riveting news. Also, I had toast and eggs for breakfast.

[P-Money]

I still highly doubt he comes back this year.

[DILLIGAFER]

If it were me, id be estatic to see him working. Gives a sense of normalcy. Imo.

[oldunclemark]

So they should bang on each other in full pads the day after the game?

All NFL teams go easy on the players the day after a game. Frankly it is common sense to save their bodies. This practice is mostly for the guys who did not get into the game at all or played very little.

That's it exactly jskin..

Plus..we have some older players who dont need to practice hard Tuesday before n Sundayn night game....

.any update on Gary Brackett?

[Guest deltacolt]

Hopefully by November he returns

Hope he returns as soon as possible.According to the media heck never return or they are hoping He wont.

[oldunclemark]

I still highly doubt he comes back this year.

Clearly...'P'

He's planning on coming back if he's at pratice walking around...the track

[Phil J]

I still highly doubt he comes back this year.

i think the club really wants to see what he can do on the field before we get our #1 pick in March, even if we are 1-12 or 0-13 at that point. they want to gauge where he is going to be at for the next couple years.

if progress is not looking good, we could honestly be looking at the dreaded "c" word.

but if they aren't going to cut guys like Link and Pollack who actually need to go.........

[deedub75]

Stem cell research at its best!

[GoDeep]

I always though Manning was, at least partially, a robot.

[wanabecoach]

Any positive news on Peyton is always great to read. Wishing him the best and still praying for him every day!

[jskinnz]

Nothing to go crazy about... he's probably thrown a couple of passes too, but outside of practice

I really don't see anyone in this thread going crazy. Secondly I would be shocked to find out he has thrown any passes since his most recent surgery.

[Nadine]

Thanks for adding your perspective.

After hearing he was not cleared to be on the sidelines, I was a bit concerned.

Walking brisk laps, not bad for someone who's had bone taken from his hip

I saw video on NFL network. For anyone looking for a reason to be optimistic, he looked 100 times more comfortable than I did at a similar point after my cervical fusion. At one point he turned his head all the way to one side to look at something. You aren't supposed to drive for a period of time after that surgery largely because the inability to turn your head makes for dangerous driving. For what he went through I thought he looked terrific. Fluid and comfortable.

And for those who insisted otherwise - "Look Mom, no neck brace".

[P-Money]

I really don't see anyone in this thread going crazy. Secondly I would be shocked to find out he has thrown any passes since his most recent surgery.

Guarantee this hasn't happened yet. He misses the team and guys. Its his second family. I just don't wanna see everyone get their hopes up just because he's walking around a track only to be disappointed if he doesn't return this season. It's be awesome if he did but we have this Sundays game to worry about. We keep losing and its not going to matter if he returns or not this year. I wish him the best and hopefully he's got the strength to help Collins learn his offense this week. Were going to need all the help we can get against the Steelers D

[Steagles]

A step in the right direction!

[doogansquest]

No one's making a huge deal about it, but every positive sign from Manning is so heartwarming. Whether it's this year or the next, if he comes back 100%, it'll be pure elation.

[NDKoltz]

I always though Manning was, at least partially, a robot.

OR John Rambo.

You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in football warfare, with a man who's the best, with passing, with play fakes, with his brilliant mind. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off ST Elmos steaks, to win games that would make a Belickeck puke. In AFC South his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To score TDs! Period! Win by attrition. Well Peyton is the best.

[StaticColt77]

My gosh, is this true?

I thought it'd take a about 3-4 weeks before he was cleared to do any of this.

What is he? Wolverine??

Well, I still think they will play it safe with Peyton, and maybe give him all the time he needs. They won't rush his return, they'll probably give him the ok next year.

[P-Money]

No one's making a huge deal about it, but every positive sign from Manning is so heartwarming. Whether it's this year or the next, if he comes back 100%, it'll be pure elation.

I agree. He's our Micheal Jordan. But let's take this one week at a time. Hopefully we'll see him with a headset on in a couple of Weeks. Him just being there will help our team tremendously. Go Colts!!

[Coltsman1788]

I agree. He's our Micheal Jordan. But let's take this one week at a time. Hopefully we'll see him with a headset on in a couple of Weeks. Him just being there will help our team tremendously. Go Colts!!

Agreed. Peyton's health and safety comes first and he should continue to take all the time he needs. It is good that he is at least able to be with the team at practices now. I will be excited just to see him standing on the sidelines wearing head phones! His presence alone makes a world of difference for morale.

[hawkeyes]

I thought I read he was over in Europe getting Stem Cell treatment - he is back already?

[Phil J]

I thought I read he was over in Europe getting Stem Cell treatment - he is back already?

he's been back for well over a month. the treatment was before his last surgery 3 weeks ago.

[willysp]

I just hope that Peyton being back around the team, and dare I hope - maybe on the sidelines Sunday? - will give the team (1) motivation, (2) peer pressure, (3) coaching ....

But, again if I were Peyton, I'd retire if I knew that next year was going to be this GM, coach and team. I literally wouldn't risk my neck with this crew. I very seriously hope Peyton is talking to Irsay about what changes need to be made. Or, maybe we get Luck and Peyton comes back as GM and coach - yeah, I know... -- but what if?

[Xfiles]

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Call me when he starts throwing a football......

[oldunclemark]

If HE didnt think he was coming back..

I doubt he would be walking at the complex less than 2 weeks after neck surgery

[oldunclemark]

Call me when he starts throwing a football......

probably wont have to...ESPN will cover it live..