Archie Manning doubts that Peyton and Andrew Luck want to be teammates

[jtnc]

Peyton Manning has said that, by March, his future in Indianapolis will become apparent. As the Colts close in on the ability to take Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the first overall pick in the 2012 draft, Archie Manning has provided the first tangible evidence to suggest that a divorce is coming.

Specifically, Archie doesn’t believe that Peyton and Luck will want to be teammates in Indianapolis.

“I don’t think it’d necessarily be great for either one,” Archie Manning told FOX Sports Radio’s Zakk & Jack Show on Tuesday. “I think Andrew’s the type of mature player . . . he can walk right in. I mean, these other three or four guys that are playing this year, [if] they can walk in and contribute, Andrew can, too. . . .

“We know Andrew well. He comes down to our camp every year. I used to play with his dad [Oliver]. . . . I’m in New York, I heard from him last night. Peyton’s also tried to help Andrew and kind of be a friend. I doubt if either one want to play on the same team.”

It wasn’t an accident or a coincidence. It was a clear sign that, if the Colts plan to take Luck, Peyton will be looking for a path out of town. And for good reason. With the first overall pick worth more than ever this year, Peyton surely would prefer that the Colts trade the rights to Luck for players and/or draft picks who could help Peyton win more Super Bowls.

Of course, it’s also possible that Archie has advised Oliver on the procedure for making a power play, which Archie did seven years ago when Eli

Manning forced his way out of San Diego. And so, if Andrew Luck makes it clear that he doesn’t want to play for the Colts, the Colts could keep Peyton.

Either way, this all needs to happen before early March, since the Colts owe Peyton another $28 million at that point. If it doesn’t, there’s a chance that the Colts end up not with both players, but with neither.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/archie-manning-doubts-that-peyton-and-andrew-luck-want-to-be-teammates/

Yep, Archie Manning is still threatening organizations.

[czyman1]

Go back to Tennessee and destroy Indy for the remainder of his career?

[ed bell]

Could be very interesting, indeed....a trade down could provide a boat-load of picks....or another Eli-type situation...but how does that play out now with the new rookie scale? Does way less guaranteed money encourage rookies to shun certain franchises?

[SOJA]

all I know is I hope it works out as badly as possible for Andrew Luck

[TheRealDeal]

all I know is I hope it works out as badly as possible for Andrew Luck

Tiny Tiny people

[ladypanther]

all I know is I hope it works out as badly as possible for Andrew Luck

Can't imagine why anyone would think or say that.

[ncguy2184]

I know 1 thing this draft coming up will be gooood! I mean i liked it last year cuz we had the first pick but i dont never want it again lol.

[Boltergeist]

2012 NFL Draft: Manning vs. Luck. No, not Peyton and Andrew. Archie vs. Oliver. Which stage dad will come out on top?

[Kevin Greene]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/archie-manning-doubts-that-peyton-and-andrew-luck-want-to-be-teammates/

Yep, Archie Manning is still threatening organizations.

Had enough of Archie when Eli came out. 'He wont play for San Diego!"

Fug 'em, SD took him and bent New york over for him in a draft day trade.

Archie needs to stfu. Nobody cares bitch.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

peyton is almost done

[Matthias]

I doubt if either one want to play on the same team.

That sucks for Luck.

[Miaoww]

Had enough of Archie when Eli came out. 'He wont play for San Diego!"

Fug 'em, SD took him and bent New york over for him in a draft day trade.

Archie needs to stfu. Nobody cares bitch.

Have you been to San Diego? Who wouldn't want to live there?! Dumb move by Eli.

[theyhateme45]

all I know is I hope it works out as badly as possible for Andrew Luck

Why? What has he done to you? Why would you feel like this about any young NFL player unless he is drafted by a division rival or a team you hate?

[theyhateme45]

Had enough of Archie when Eli came out. 'He wont play for San Diego!"

Fug 'em, SD took him and bent New york over for him in a draft day trade.

Archie needs to stfu. Nobody cares bitch.

SD may have bent them over or whatever, but since...

SD = 0 Superbowls

NYG = 1 Superbowl

In the NFL that seems to be all that matters, so I will say it turned out the right way for NYG and Eli.