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Manning, who was in Denver yesterday speaking with John Elway and the Denver Broncos, has reportedly narrowed his "preferred" list to the Broncos, Cardinals and the Miami Dolphins - who he will visit in the next few days.
Viewing life through my Cardinal red colored glasses, there is only one stop that makes sense if Manning is truly seeking a team constructed to win "now" - the Arizona Cardinals.
Let's take a look at why Peyton Manning will be an Arizona Cardinal in 2012:
Larry Fitzgerald: Fitz is the best receiver in the league, period. Fitzgerald has missed only four games in his professional career since coming into the league in 2004 and he is signed through 2018. Fitzgerald is a team leader and a pro's pro with his work ethic. Oh, and did I mention Fitz had playoff experience? He happens to own the greatest single season playoff performance in the history of the game from 2008 with 30 receptions, 546 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. Fitzgerald has been there, done that.
Advantage Cardinals
Myth and Money: Let's put to end the myth the Bidwell's are cheap. While the Bidwell's were notoriously cheap dating back to the St. Louis era, it is no longer the case in Arizona. The Cardinals have made Larry Fitzgererald the highest paid WR in football, paid Darnell Dockett $30 million guaranteed with two years left on his contract in 2010, and Coach Ken Whisenhunt and GM Rod Graves are locked up through 2013 with a team option for 2014. In addition to the obvious big name spending, the Cardinals have done a much better job maintaining key support staff such as strength and conditioning coach John Lott. These are hardly moves of a "cheap" franchise and the myth the Bidwell's are cheap is a distant memory.
Not a disadvantage anymore.
The dome effect: Peyton Manning is a smart man. His talents are obvious assuming he is healthy. Peyton will put himself in the best position to perform and succeed personally. What is better than playing 11 of your 16 regular season games in a dome? Nothing.
Advantage Cardinals 2012 schedule.
In addition to the Fitz, the Money Myth, and the Dome influences; Peyton Manning will see a Cardinal defense under Ray Horton that was much improved the second half of 2011, a special teams superstar in Patrick Peterson, and a coaching staff that has effectively integrated a future Hall of Fame quarterback, Kurt Warner, into their offensive scheme in years past.
While the Broncos and Dolphins may have some nice components to sell Peyton Manning, no team in the league has more to offer the four time NFL MVP than the Arizona Cardinals.
Did I mention it was 75 and sunny here today?
Until Next Time,
Craig Turley
@that_dude_ct
The dome, a supposed improved defense and all the money in the world won't improve the Cards offensive line. Don't think for a minute that is not at the top (or near top) of the list of concerns.I'm a Dolphin fan and I can run out a list of selling points as well as "uh-oh" facts.No one knows this mans heart or what means the most right now in his career.We'll know in about 72 hrs...
ReplyDeleteBOTH OF YOU ARE RETARDS, HIS BEST CHANCE OF WINNING THE BIG ONE IS WITH DENVER. CARDS AKWAYS SUCK, AND MIAMI IS THE PITS...........WELCOME TO DENVER MY FRIEND!
Delete@Mr. Anonymous from Denver: Easy on the all caps and caffeine before you go calling people retards.
Delete@Anonymous Dolphin fan- you are correct, we will know in 72 hours or so. There will be a happy fan base where ever he says "yes" to-that we will all agree on.
He's never done well in the cold,so I think Denver is a very long shot. Just my my opinion...
ReplyDeleteDolphins? Do check stats please before posting. 2011 stats
ReplyDeleteSacks Given Up By Cards: 54
Sacks Given Up By Dolphins: 52
Hits Taken By Cards QB: 85
Hits Taken By Dolphins QB: 95
You think Dolphins can offer anything better? Hands down Cards offer more.
Seattle Bitches
ReplyDeleteHow quickly 24 hours dashes hopes...
DeleteAs a CARDINALS fan. I think it would be Awesome to have Peyton as QB. I think Arizona would welcome him with open arms and enthusiasm. Regardless of where he plays, I know he will do an outstanding job and I will enjoy watching him perform. Go Peyton!
ReplyDeletePM is a great QB. I think Denver already brain wash him. I think he will go to Denver. I think AZ would be the best fit for him. Go RED..
ReplyDeleteDenver has only brain washed you. None of will know until PM knows. He's a legend and AZ would be lucky to have him.
ReplyDeleteThe Denver Post has only brain washed you. They have only a source with a hunch and the media has done what it does. PM is a legend, AZ would be lucky to have him.
ReplyDeleteThe Denver Post has only brainwashed you. They used a "source", who said he had a hunch the Brocs were favored. Nice move by the denver media. PM is a legend, the Cards would be lucky to have him.
ReplyDeleteThe Denver Post has only brainwashed you. They used a "source", who said he had a hunch the Brocs were favored. Nice move by the denver media. PM is a legend, the Cards would be lucky to have him.
ReplyDeleteHope Payton Manning takes into consideration the circus in Denver surrounding one Tim Tebow. If he signs with them, good luck with those fans. Second, the weather in Denver from November onward. Denver's defense was good this year, but not great as is their Oline. Valley of the sun is a much better destination. True the OLine needs tweaking, but that's about it. Two good running backs, oustanding 3rd down back in stephens-howling, very good defensive line and secondary, and...Fitz!
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