The Manning Situation

In the History of the National Football League, few individuals have meant more to their team than the Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning. With the neck injury that placed the future hall of fame quarterback on the bench this season, rumors about the end of Manning's career sprouted. And if that wasn't enough, the Colts organization announced they intend to select Stanford's Andrew Luck with the first overall pick. It seems like the beginning of a new era in Indianapolis, which might mean number 18 won't be suiting up as a Colt next year. But with this news, comes a positive side. Recent news about Peyton's recovery has come about and it looks good for a return next year. Peyton, if fully recovered, clearly has a couple of years left in him, so is Indy really the right place for him? I say no. This team is in a rebuilding stage, and most likely won't return to the playoffs for at least a few years. By that time, Manning will be retired, and without another ring. To give him the best opportunity to succeed would be to send him to a team with a possibility of a title. Not to mention the front office changes including head coach Jim Caldwell being released, would just not be an ideal situation for Peyton. If all goes the way it seems, Andrew Luck will be the new face of a refurbished organization.