shovelheadt 62 Posted March 19, 2012 5 years 95 million. The decision had nothing to do with winning and everything to do with money. The 9'ers would have never offered that contract. So they were probably never really an option. Once you realize that Elway offered that money up back on the 9th, you'll see the 9ers were totally prepared to offer that kind of money. No way they enter the game late, jeopardize their whole free agency, along with the risk of losing Alex Smith, without knowing what was on the table. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted March 19, 2012 5 years 95 million. The decision had nothing to do with winning and everything to do with money. The 9'ers would have never offered that contract. So they were probably never really an option. Agreed. Whenever I heard "money will not be a factor," I knew it was BS. These big time guys still care about that no matter how much fans wish they were not like that. If he wanted a title, he would be in SF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 62 Posted March 19, 2012 Agreed. Whenever I heard "money will not be a factor," I knew it was BS. These big time guys still care about that no matter how much fans wish they were not like that. If he wanted a title, he would be in SF. We'll never know, but my money is on Harbaugh being the reason he opted out of San Fran. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfin13 0 Posted March 19, 2012 They could pacify the Tebow crowd by allowing him to compete with Manning for the starting slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted March 19, 2012 We'll never know, but my money is on Harbaugh being the reason he opted out of San Fran. I think it was because he wanted to stay in the AFC, or stay out of the NFC, so he wouldn't fock Eli out of a SB and to keep the possibility of a Manning vs Manning SB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter34 3 Posted March 19, 2012 We'll never know, but my money is on Harbaugh being the reason he opted out of San Fran. In the end I think it was Elway himself that swayed the deal. He is more of a peer with the HOF QB thing going for him. He had the AFC preference so that alone may have eliminated SF. The titans came with different elements and dont forget are in the same division as the Colts. I have to think that he didnt want to sh!t in their hat twice a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted March 19, 2012 Of the remaining teams, Denver had seemed the least likely to me. :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter34 3 Posted March 19, 2012 One aspect is that he just costed Britt and Crabtree about 20 million and made stars out of Thomas and Decker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted March 19, 2012 I think it was because he wanted to stay in the AFC, or stay out of the NFC, so he wouldn't fock Eli out of a SB and to keep the possibility of a Manning vs Manning SB. And if you're trying to get back to the SB, the AFC looks like an easier road for the immediate future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
browns16-0 30 Posted March 19, 2012 I think Denver should now go ahead and sign Mike Wallace. Sure they would lose the 25th pick, but big deal. Who you gonna get as a weapon for Peyton that is as good as Wallace? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 62 Posted March 19, 2012 In the end I think it was Elway himself that swayed the deal. He is more of a peer with the HOF QB thing going for him. He had the AFC preference so that alone may have eliminated SF. The titans came with different elements and dont forget are in the same division as the Colts. I have to think that he didnt want to sh!t in their hat twice a year. Very true about the respect for the Colts, along with the Eli thing that someone else mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doozer 0 Posted March 19, 2012 Von Miller/Elvis Dumervil better combo than Mathis/Freeney in their prime? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted March 19, 2012 And if you're trying to get back to the SB, the AFC looks like an easier road for the immediate future. :thumbsup: Definitely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chroniciguana 13 Posted March 19, 2012 Considering this is still a FF forum, move Demaryius Thomas up on your draft list. He becomes a wide awake sleeper. And look at the guys in your league. Will they pick up on this? Also Decker. Tamme? Anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted March 19, 2012 Considering this is still a FF forum, move Demaryius Thomas up on your draft list. He becomes a wide awake sleeper. And look at the guys in your league. Will they pick up on this? Also Decker. Tamme? Anyone else? Unless you are playing in a league with 9 year old girls, all Bronc skill guys will go to high, since EVERY FF mag and site will say the same thing. The guy I'm looking at is Moreno. Can manning finally make him useful? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pecos Rattlers 5 Posted March 20, 2012 The Broncos have a fair amount of cap space left, so I wouldn't be stunned to see them go after Wallace. They could still afford some second tier talent at their other positions of need & honestly, there's not much first tier talent left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fanfootballtn 33 Posted March 20, 2012 If Manning loses a game late in the 4th will the "should have kept Tebow" contingent be heard? Yeah if he loses against Tebow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Moz 69 Posted March 20, 2012 Manning won't play 5 years -- 3 likely. Tewbow -- STAY AND LEARN FROM ONE OF THE BEST EVER this could be the best thing for TeBows career. Why dump Tebow??????????????????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phurfur 70 Posted March 20, 2012 The Broncos have a fair amount of cap space left, so I wouldn't be stunned to see them go after Wallace. They could still afford some second tier talent at their other positions of need & honestly, there's not much first tier talent left. Wallace will also cost them a 1st, I don't think they will go that route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted March 20, 2012 Wallace will also cost them a 1st, I don't think they will go that route. Oh, you know Saturday & Clark will be broncos too. All of us on the Titans bored are saying to cancel the Saturday visit tomorrow. Why bother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttmonkey 8 Posted March 20, 2012 I think it was because he wanted to stay in the AFC, or stay out of the NFC, so he wouldn't fock Eli out of a SB and to keep the possibility of a Manning vs Manning SB. I disagree. NFC has Eli, Brees, Rodgers - three elite QBs. AFC has Brady. The road the superbowl is easier through the AFC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted March 20, 2012 I think it was because he wanted to stay in the AFC, or stay out of the NFC, so he wouldn't fock Eli out of a SB and to keep the possibility of a Manning vs Manning SB. I hope Peyton takes the Donkeys to a SB... and I hope Eli and the giants drop the pimp hand on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted March 20, 2012 I disagree. NFC has Eli, Brees, Rodgers - three elite QBs. AFC has Brady. The road the superbowl is easier through the AFC. I agree it is a much easier road to the SB through the AFC, so I am sure this fact played a part in his decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted March 20, 2012 I hope Peyton takes the Donkeys to a SB... :pointstosky: and I hope Eli and the giants drop the pimp hand on him. :thumbsdown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,315 Posted March 20, 2012 We'll never know, but my money is on Harbaugh being the reason he opted out of San Fran. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurence Maroney's Nuts 2 Posted March 20, 2012 Unless you are playing in a league with 9 year old girls, all Bronc skill guys will go to high, since EVERY FF mag and site will say the same thing. The guy I'm looking at is Moreno. Can manning finally make him useful? Not unless they use Manning as donor to give give Moreno new hamstrings, ACLs, ankles, etc, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtodd 7 Posted March 20, 2012 Just remember......it is NOT about the dollars for Peyton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
