EastCoastNiner Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 With all of the rumors about Mathis and Wayne being on the trading block, is there a possibility the Colts cut Manning if they trade Mathis/Wayne, and end up having a chance at Andrew Luck? The reason I'm asking is because there is a clause in Manning's contract that allows the Colts to cut him within the first four days of next season, and will owe him NOTHING besides the $26.4 million they paid him in guaranteed money this year. The Colts have the option of cutting Manning (cue the gasp). Manning will make $26.4 million this year - whether he plays or not. The Colts, though, have the option of cutting Manning next season by the 4th day of the season, and if they do so they will owe him nothing on what's left on his $90 million contract. http://offsidesportsblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/would-colts-ever-cut-peyton-manning.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 No. You simply don't do the greatest player in your franchise history and possibly greatest quarterback of time like that. I understand business is business. I just don't see it happening under any circumstances other than Manning agrees to it and is fine with and/or MAnning is injured beyond this year and is thinking about retiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trutrojan8 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Manning's probably a better NFL QB than Luck is right now, neck surgery or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliCurbStomppa Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 They'd be stupid to cut him. If he get hurt next year then the year after that i could see something like that happening but i see Manning retiring as Colts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobe24 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I feel like this injury is probably more severe than they let on, me and my friends still say he might be done for good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 First of all, they'd have to get the no. 1 pick and get Luck anyway. Which is still somewhat unlikely. But if they do get Luck, I'd do something similar to what the Pack did with Favre/Rodgers. I'd let Luck sit a year or two behind Manning and see what Manning does for the next 2 or 3 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Lmao no. You dont do that the face of you franchise for over a decade. Also Luck at this point isnt needed for the Colts since Manning is still signed for the next 5 years, maybe you get a qb in the later rounds that you like and you feel can learn but nothing as high as the first round first pick. Manning is the QB for the Colts and should stay QB for the Colts uptill the day he decides to call it quits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I haven't read up on all of the details/put much thought into it. So I don't really have an opinion one way or the other. But the "don't do it because he is the face of the franchise" argument is pretty dumb, IMO. Do what is best for your team/business, put personal feelings aside. With all of that said, I struggle to believe that Andrew Luck (or almost any QB) will be better than Peyton Manning for the next 3-4 years. But hey, if they think they are better off long term, then all the power to them. I am going to guess that the Colts know more about his health situation than any of us. And obviously, that is a huge chunk of money involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 First of all, they'd have to get the no. 1 pick and get Luck anyway. Which is still somewhat unlikely. But if they do get Luck, I'd do something similar to what the Pack did with Favre/Rodgers. I'd let Luck sit a year or two behind Manning and see what Manning does for the next 2 or 3 seasons. You are missing the point completely. I am saying they would only consider cutting Manning if he was definitely not in good health. They would not start Manning if he was hurt, which is the main point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 You are missing the point completely. I am saying they would only consider cutting Manning if he was definitely not in good health. They would not start Manning if he was hurt, which is the main point.Oh, yeah, I gotcha. If the Colts get the No. 1 pick, you HAVE to take Andrew Luck. I mean, according to all the scouts and experts they say he's the real deal. You can't pass on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 No one is going to want to play for an organization that treats their great players like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 With all of the rumors about Mathis and Wayne being on the trading block, is there a possibility the Colts cut Manning if they trade Mathis/Wayne, and end up having a chance at Andrew Luck? The reason I'm asking is because there is a clause in Manning's contract that allows the Colts to cut him within the first four days of next season, and will owe him NOTHING besides the $26.4 million they paid him in guaranteed money this year. http://offsidesportsblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/would-colts-ever-cut-peyton-manning.html http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4119/4876696414_d3f62d18be_z.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 ....maybe we should go find the 2010 season predictions thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 ....maybe we should go find the 2010 season predictions thread One of the few things you can actually point too, which still isn't accurate at all. Enjoy being cellar dwellers once again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) One of the few things you can actually point too, which still isn't accurate at all. Enjoy being cellar dwellers once again this year.I can point to many things that are very inaccurate, that just happens to be the funniest. Enjoy having your two favorite teams get their ass kicked by the G-Women. At least I only lost to the Giants once, you lost twice, lol and in the NFC ship and Super Bowl LOLZ. Wes Welker and Kyle Williams for MVP. Edited March 6, 2012 by fish7718 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted March 7, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'm not really sure why you'd even bump the topic. All you did was ask if they would cut him, nothing more. In fact... I am saying they would only consider cutting Manning if he was definitely not in good health. They would not start Manning if he was hurt, which is the main point.If he plans on playing next season...well, that probably means he's going to be in good health. The cut was because they are afraid he won't last the rest of his contract, and because of the huge chunk of cash he would be paid tomorrow. Let's dissect your main post, the one you quoted for the bump: With all of the rumors about Mathis and Wayne being on the trading block, is there a possibility the Colts cut Manning if they trade Mathis/Wayne, and end up having a chance at Andrew Luck?Did the Colts trade Mathis or Wayne yet? I don't believe so. And, you're asking a question that was presented immediately after his serious injury, since Andrew Luck has been on the minds of every NFL team in desperate need of a QB. The reason I'm asking is because there is a clause in Manning's contract that allows the Colts to cut him within the first four days of next season, and will owe him NOTHING besides the $26.4 million they paid him in guaranteed money this year.Well...doesn't look like they will pay him through the rest of his contract, and they cut him far earlier than you projected (or noted, however you want to put it). Why the bump? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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