Did Peyton Say He Didn't Want Condon Talking Anymore?

[18Manning]

I read somewhere on someone's post that Peyton didn't wan't Condon talking to anyone anymore (or something along those lines). Does anyone know if that's true or exactly what Peyton said?

I don't know how much money Peyton has made with the Colts and endorsememts, but I'm sure it's significant. Let's say Peyton decides he has enough money, even tens of millions don't matter to him (that's a lot for anyone regardless of how wealthy someone is, to assume anyone would take such a stance is fantastic), but assume for a minute he says I don't care about the money. How cooperative would an agent be with a client saying I don't care about the money? I suppose the agent would cooperate, but the agent's motivation would no doubt be selfish. The agent gets a cut and would strive to get top dollar.

I'm just wondering why Peyton might have asked Condon to stop talking.

[WSO]

I never heard about it, and if this is true the media would have ate it up. My guess is its a rumor at best.

[willysp]

Interesting - hadn't seen it anywhere......

If true, there's a very simple decision:

Peyton can fire Condon if Condon keeps talking against Peyton's wishes. No reason at all to keep an agent that you don't trust to speak for you. It's that simple.

[FireJimCaldwell]

It might have been said, but the way the media is on crack this week, I think it would be news that would at least make the ESPN ticker...

[18Manning]

My point being if Peyton told Condon "I don't want a big contract. I want to be a part of the Colts reagardless of the cost. I don't need the money. If Jim elects not to excercise the bonus, I'll sign a very modest 2-year contract and finish my career as a Colt". I would think Peyton taking that stance would be an issue with Condon. I know the odds are slim-to-none, but it sure would be great.

[FireJimCaldwell]

My point being if Peyton told Condon "I don't want a big contract. I want to be a part of the Colts reagardless of the cost. I don't need the money. If Jim elects not to excercise the bonus, I'll sign a very modest 2-year contract and finish my career as a Colt". I would think Peyton taking that stance would be an issue with Condon. I know the odds are slim-to-none, but it sure would be great.

That might happen, but I think Manning might want more than 2 years, especially if he's healthy. I think this year away could show him a pretty good idea what life without football would be like. As long as he's healthy I think this past year will light a fire under him.

[JTcardscolts]

That might happen, but I think Manning might want more than 2 years, especially if he's healthy. I think this year away could show him a pretty good idea what life without football would be like. As long as he's healthy I think this past year will light a fire under him.

Fire....I prey he's with the colts cause the numbers he WILL put up next year are gonna be ridiculous.....

[torgodog]

I read somewhere on someone's post that Peyton didn't wan't Condon talking to anyone anymore (or something along those lines). Does anyone know if that's true or exactly what Peyton said?

Personally, it would help me if you could provide a link to that particular someone's post. Only because the scenario you paint would make me optimistic. But how many times have we criticized bloggers and ESPN for running with a rumor based on a vague source? But like I said, I like that scenario.

My first guess was that Peyton didn't want Condon talking because his attempts at answering questions on NFLN and ESPN wasn't doing Peyton any favors.

But the scenario would be a step in the right direction. I agree with firejimcaldwell that a healthy Manning would want more than two years. I'd give him three. And I agree if Peyton could return that there'd be a real fire in his belly. Man, I'd love to see the team try for a late career Elway-type SB run.

[geinsteder]

Hey was on the NFL.Network and said something like " You know when some players leave a team and they are done? well he is not done.. "

[18Manning]

Personally, it would help me if you could provide a link to that particular someone's post. Only because the scenario you paint would make me optimistic. But how many times have we criticized bloggers and ESPN for running with a rumor based on a vague source? But like I said, I like that scenario.

My first guess was that Peyton didn't want Condon talking because his attempts at answering questions on NFLN and ESPN wasn't doing Peyton any favors.

But the scenario would be a step in the right direction. I agree with firejimcaldwell that a healthy Manning would want more than two years. I'd give him three. And I agree if Peyton could return that there'd be a real fire in his belly. Man, I'd love to see the team try for a late career Elway-type SB run.

I don't remember where I saw it, but it was in the forum earlier today. That's why I posted. I wanted to know if it was true and where the information came from. I'm looking for any clue that might hint Peyton staying. Probably won't happen, but at least until we know the deal, I can keep hoping foro something to work.

[torgodog]

Hey was on the NFL.Network and said something like " You know when some players leave a team and they are done? well he is not done.. "

But when they were pressing Condon for specifics about Peyton's nerve regeneration "progressing well," he didn't give a measure of how much healing has occured. And finally he admitted that there wasn't any "timetable" for regeneration. It could be two months to a year from the day of the surgery.

Condon was trying to sell that Peyton isn't done. But he had to admit that he couldn't guarantee his client would be ready.

[21isSuperman]

I haven't heard anything about it. From what I know, Peyton and Condon have been together for many many years, so I'm sure they have a strong relationship and both know what is in their best interest.