If the lockout is lifted by the judge, Manning a Free agent

[Highlandfire]

He was a UFA and didn't sign his tender. The free market means the tags have no value so Payton Manning could in fact go sign wherever he wants.

Let me see....I see a star on Mr. Mannings helmet if that happens.

[Jackofalltrades]

No chance.

[Hoenheim]

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[Nicbsbll2]

The owners will revert back to the 2010 rules, so his tag will stand (temporarily at least).

And Manning isn't going to be anywhere but Indy regardless of how it plays out.

[The_Cannon]

He will not go to Dallas... I actually don't see him going anywhere.

[Dpantherman]

Not that manning being a free agent applies to us in any way...

[Doyle]

Anyone who thinks Peyton is going anywhere much less Carolina is delusional.

[Zaximus]

Peyton will retire a Colt. He's not the type of player who will leave for a bit more money. He'll stay loyal to the Colts. Besides, why would he leave, the Colts are always contenders.

Also, why would be go to the Cowboys, Romo isn't a bad QB, I'd even say he's a good QB, it would be dumb to want to replace him.

[The_Cannon]

Peyton will retire a Colt. He's not the type of player who will leave for a bit more money. He'll stay loyal to the Colts. Besides, why would he leave, the Colts are always contenders.

Also, why would be go to the Cowboys, Romo isn't a bad QB, I'd even say he's a good QB, it would be dumb to want to replace him.

Yea he has absolutely no reason to leave Indy. He's comfortable there, knows the system like the back of his hand (no matter who's the coach) and they will give him whatever he wants...he won't get that anywhere else.

[Zithers]

I would die laughing if he pulled a LeBron.

[The_Cannon]

I would die laughing if he pulled a LeBron.

"Well I thought a lot about it and...I think I'm going to take my talents to South Charlotte..Ballantyne here I come baby!"

[Hoenheim]

I would die laughing if he pulled a LeBron.

well, lebron primarily left clevland because he wanted to WIN a championship. Payton has a Superbowl title. And like the guy said before me, the Colts are pretty much always contenders.

[Hoenheim]

I can't see how the panthers would appeal to him in any sort of way. Although I have to admit, I would be very interested to see what would happen if Payton Manning was our qb.. just to see what potential this team has with one of the best qbs in the leagues at center.

[mountainpantherfan]

The courts will not allow the NFL to revert to 2010 rules. They will force the NFL to completely open up the market. Players that already signed their contracts from being tagged will have to stay with the team because of the contract but a player like Manning that never signed will be free to go wherever.

I can't believe more fans on this site really don't care about what is happening, or many of you simply won't accept the fact it is happening. Not sure which is more true...