Thread: AFCW ponderings

So... The Chiefs just got KILLED by the Bills and the Chargers allowed the opening kickoff to go for a touchdown...

I like what I see from our fellow AFCW teams so far. The Broncos, while not good yet, are MUCH improved. I think the AFCW is up for grabs between four mediocre teams.

AFCWorst division in football

Spoke too soon. Phillips just intercepted McNabb at the Vikings 5 yd line. lol

Maybe the Chiefs will be drafting Andrew Luck.

Originally Posted by chazoe60

Maybe the Chiefs will be drafting Andrew Luck.

After today maybe but it is just the first week.

Originally Posted by chazoe60

Maybe the Chiefs will be drafting Andrew Luck.

I think Manning's neck almost guarantees the Colts get their franchise qb of the future in Luck.

Originally Posted by Davii

I think Manning's neck almost guarantees the Colts get their franchise qb of the future in Luck.

If luck sat behind manning (even though i think he is nfl ready) for a couple years... That would make me sick.

however, if they signed luck. They would have probably 30 percent of players salaries going to qb.

I think its really going to be between us and the Raiders this year GO BRONCOS

Originally Posted by chazoe60

Maybe the Chiefs will be drafting Andrew Luck.

like you said, no one is getting Luck next year.....he'll go back to school!

then the following year he doesn't declare for the draft and walks on to the BRONCOS! :pipedream:

Originally Posted by Nick

If luck sat behind manning (even though i think he is nfl ready) for a couple years... That would make me sick.

however, if they signed luck. They would have probably 30 percent of players salaries going to qb.

There's no guarantee Peyton ever plays again.

Originally Posted by Davii

There's no guarantee Peyton ever plays again.

Hugh Douglas said that the other day......neck injuries are the hardest to comeback from.

Colts missed Manning today......34-7.

I just saw that. The Colts can opt out of Manning's contract after this year. They have that option because Manning instructed agent Tom Condon to protect the team if he doesn't have the positive recovery doctors expect.

He still gets 26 mil this year for sure though.

I'm not an athlete nor do I have the same access to physical therapy that Peyton has at his disposal but I had spinal fusion (same procedure he has on his neck except mine was thoracic and lumbar instead of cercival). It took me a year to recover. I think he could recover faster due to his access to the best doctors but I don't think he will be the same if he plays.

I can't even do anything that requires physical contact for fear of needing another procedure because of a blow to my fused vertebrae.

I don't think he comes back from that. It sucks his career goes down this road.

I do think Manning is done, and I sure as hell hope they don't end up picking Luck.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

I do think Manning is done, and I sure as hell hope they don't end up picking Luck.

If they end up in reach I'd almost guarantee they grab Luck. I honestly think Peyton is done. He's already guaranteed HOF, has won a SB, etc. Peyton can walk away today with his legacy secure and his head held high. Why risk further surgeries, or much worse?

I'm sure the knowledge of older brother Cooper's spinal condition is something he thinks about as well.

I'd love to see Peyton play longer, but I don't think the risk is worth it, let's be honest, the Colts aren't going to the big dance soon... Even with Peyton, he doesn't play D...