Thread: Hypothetical Question on Manning's Potential Legacy as a Bronco

Originally Posted by Buff

His 2013 and 2014 salaries are guaranteed. But we can cut him after the 2014 season without being on the hook for his $20 million in 2015 and 2016.

If we win Back to Back superbowls as I'm anticipating - he will retire anyway. The way we've been structuring free agent contracts and bringing in young QBs, I think he's got a 2 year window.

In you're anticipating back to back Super Bowls I have a feeling you're going to be disappointed

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

In you're anticipating back to back Super Bowls I have a feeling you're going to be disappointed

That would fit with the ongoing theme in my life, but I'm keeping the faith nevertheless.

Originally Posted by Buff

That would fit with the ongoing theme in my life, but I'm keeping the faith nevertheless.

I wish you the best, friend.

Who cares? I will remember him fondly. If he is still remembered as a Colt, so be it. Won't make the championships any less sweet.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

In you're anticipating back to back Super Bowls I have a feeling you're going to be disappointed

I anticipate a SB every year...Back to back to back to back......Just my way of thinking.

Originally Posted by vandammage13

I anticipate a SB every year...Back to back to back to back......Just my way of thinking.

Sucks for you then!

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

Sucks for you then!

It's worked out pretty good twice.

Originally Posted by vandammage13

It's worked out pretty good twice.

In 40+ years. Terrible odds.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

In 40+ years. Terrible odds.

Ah but when it hits, its all the more sweet.

Originally Posted by vandammage13

Ah but when it hits, its all the more sweet.

I think that's a terrible mindset to have a sports fan. I would rather not be pissed of for 38 out of 40 seasons. You can lower your expectations and still enjoy the titles just as much.

Seriously, what's the point in having monster expectations every year and getting let down 95% of the time? How is that fun?

Originally Posted by Ravage!!!

he could NEVER EVER suppliment Elway as the Greatest Bronco ever. Elway was here for 16 years and 5 Super Bowls. He IS the Denver Broncos, and Manning could never ... ever... diminish that title.

Quoted for divinely inspired truth. Sadly I can only high five this comment once.

Originally Posted by Buff

Next year will be Manning's last in a Broncos uniform. I just don't see us committing to a 40 year old QB.

We are already commited to him.

Originally Posted by Ravage!!!

Which Brings me to the third point..... he could NEVER EVER suppliment Elway as the Greatest Bronco ever. Elway was here for 16 years and 5 Super Bowls. He IS the Denver Broncos, and Manning could never ... ever... diminish that title.

And even if Manning does win a SuperBowl here, Elway was the reason he came here in the first place. If no Elway then no Manning. Which gives Elway even more credit for helping us win SuperBowls or building championship teams. Dudes not even our QB anymore and he is making the Broncos elite.

Originally Posted by DenBronx

We are already commited to him.

His salaries for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 are already guaranteed. However, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 don't become fully guaranteed unless he is on the roster on the final day of the league year (which is like end of February 2015). So the team has given themselves an out if they want to go in another direction after the 2014-2015 season. Manning will be 39 at that point.

With PEDs, he could play at least a couple years longer. Even if its just HRT