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FOOTBALL1FANaticism · 01-29-2011, 01:14 PM

Will Super Bowl XLIV be the last big game Peyton will star in? He used to always be alongside Brady as one of the best QB's, but this last season he looked more human then ever, barely reaching the playoffs, and struggling to a 10-6 record. He certainly can't win it all by himself, especially now that he's in his mid-30's. The problem is, the way I see it, the Colts have been relying on him almost entirely for the past decade. Can they make it back, or did this season show that time has finally ran out on the Peyton era?

Wang Chung · 01-29-2011, 01:22 PM

They had a lot of injuries but at the same time, guys like Reggie Wayne aren't getting any younger.

Dallas Clark 31
Reggie Wayne 32
Jeff Saturday 35
Ryan Diem 31

Collie seems like he's one concussion away from retiring. Gonzalez hasn't been able to stay healthy. If either of those (or both) straighten themselves out, a substitute for any decline in age could emerge.

But I think this is a valid question.

The other thing is you have teams like the Jets. If they keep that team together for the most part and Sanchez progresses, it stands to reason that the Jets could emerge as a team that's hard for NE and Indy to get past.

HealyMonster · 01-29-2011, 01:34 PM

I think he will make it to at least 1 more SB. While yes, those around him are not the caliber that he used to have around him, and while yes he hasnt been as "great" this past season, he is still better than most, he is still great, and any team with him on it should be confident they can make the playoffs.

19 · 01-29-2011, 01:40 PM

I have a hard time believing that Peyton Manning doesn't have one more run left in him. I think he gets another ring, somehow.

The GIGGAS · 01-29-2011, 01:43 PM

I don't think he gets back to the SB. I just don't think he can carry a team like he has in the past. It really depends on how the Colts draft around him, though. I really think the Texans and the Jaguars have the Colts in their crosshairs, and in the next 3 years, completely surpass them.

Sportsforever · 01-29-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FOOTBALL1FANaticism


	Will Super Bowl XLIV be the last big game Peyton will star in? He used to always be alongside Brady as one of the best QB's, but this last season he looked more human then ever, barely reaching the playoffs, and struggling to a 10-6 record. He certainly can't win it all by himself, especially now that he's in his mid-30's. The problem is, the way I see it, the Colts have been relying on him almost entirely for the past decade. Can they make it back, or did this season show that time has finally ran out on the Peyton era?

I didn't realize it was now the Indianapolis Peyton's now...last I checked it's still the COLTS and he is the QB of the team. Manning's 10 was just as good if not better than his '09, a year they went to the SB. This talk is crazy.

HesTheCoach · 01-29-2011, 01:47 PM

Who can say? I think Manning could probably play as long as Favre has considering his drive and the fact that the guy is hardly ever sacked or injured.

The Colts will probably need to get a running game, though, if they're going back to the SB. The one year they did win it with Manning, the Colts actually had a pretty good running game.

With the current team the Colts have it's hard picturing them in the SB. Manning definitely deserves MVP this year because without him that team probably would've finished 7-9 or 6-10 or even worse. The Colts will have to add some players.

Evan_OS · 01-29-2011, 02:10 PM

Manning will be around for years to come and will have plenty of chances to win another Super Bowl.

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01-29-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
FOOTBALL1FANaticism Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paola, Kansas	The end of the Peyton Manning Era? Will Super Bowl XLIV be the last big game Peyton will star in? He used to always be alongside Brady as one of the best QB's, but this last season he looked more human then ever, barely reaching the playoffs, and struggling to a 10-6 record. He certainly can't win it all by himself, especially now that he's in his mid-30's. The problem is, the way I see it, the Colts have been relying on him almost entirely for the past decade. Can they make it back, or did this season show that time has finally ran out on the Peyton era? __________________ All of my vids are at my YouTube account:GO FOOTBALL! Go CHIEFS!!! Fight On USC!!!

01-29-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
Wang Chung Banned OVR: 0 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: The end of the Peyton Manning Era? They had a lot of injuries but at the same time, guys like Reggie Wayne aren't getting any younger. Dallas Clark 31 Reggie Wayne 32 Jeff Saturday 35 Ryan Diem 31 Collie seems like he's one concussion away from retiring. Gonzalez hasn't been able to stay healthy. If either of those (or both) straighten themselves out, a substitute for any decline in age could emerge. But I think this is a valid question. The other thing is you have teams like the Jets. If they keep that team together for the most part and Sanchez progresses, it stands to reason that the Jets could emerge as a team that's hard for NE and Indy to get past.

01-29-2011, 01:34 PM	#3
HealyMonster Titans Era has begun. OVR: 31 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 5,997 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The end of the Peyton Manning Era? I think he will make it to at least 1 more SB. While yes, those around him are not the caliber that he used to have around him, and while yes he hasnt been as "great" this past season, he is still better than most, he is still great, and any team with him on it should be confident they can make the playoffs.

01-29-2011, 01:40 PM	#4
19 Chaos Theory OVR: 29 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,867	Re: The end of the Peyton Manning Era? I have a hard time believing that Peyton Manning doesn't have one more run left in him. I think he gets another ring, somehow.

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01-29-2011, 01:43 PM	#5
The GIGGAS Timbers - Jags - Hokies OVR: 55 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rose City Posts: 28,476 Blog Entries: 7	Re: The end of the Peyton Manning Era? I don't think he gets back to the SB. I just don't think he can carry a team like he has in the past. It really depends on how the Colts draft around him, though. I really think the Texans and the Jaguars have the Colts in their crosshairs, and in the next 3 years, completely surpass them. __________________ Rose City 'Til I Die Duuuuuuuvvvvaaaaaaaal Hokie Hokie Hokie Hy Member: OS Uni Snob Assoc. OS OT Post Champ '11 Twitter: @TheGIGGAS_OS Xbox Live: TheGIGGAS 3DS: 1349-7755-3870

01-29-2011, 01:47 PM	#7
HesTheCoach Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Dec 2009	Re: The end of the Peyton Manning Era? Who can say? I think Manning could probably play as long as Favre has considering his drive and the fact that the guy is hardly ever sacked or injured. The Colts will probably need to get a running game, though, if they're going back to the SB. The one year they did win it with Manning, the Colts actually had a pretty good running game. With the current team the Colts have it's hard picturing them in the SB. Manning definitely deserves MVP this year because without him that team probably would've finished 7-9 or 6-10 or even worse. The Colts will have to add some players.

01-29-2011, 02:10 PM	#8
Evan_OS Go Titans.. OVR: 34 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,466 Blog Entries: 11	Re: The end of the Peyton Manning Era? Manning will be around for years to come and will have plenty of chances to win another Super Bowl.

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