Thread: Report: Peyton Manning preparing for Broncos return

The Brock Osweiler era will have to wait another year.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is expected to begin working with renowned strength and conditioning coach Mackie Shilstone this week in preparation for an 18th NFL season, Jeff Duncan of The Times-Picayune reports.

Shilstone is a specialist in career longevity, most famous for his work with boxers Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins.

Manning wants to speak with general manager John Elway before publicly announcing his intentions, per Duncan. That discussion could happen as soon as the next couple of days.

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Another article on this, with more information
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf..._training.html

I'm willing the bet Oswieler isn't the biggest Peyton Manning fan. Somebody should post that gif of him going to get his helmet and turning to see Manning in the huddle. That's fitting here.

Originally Posted by Jaded

I'm willing the bet Oswieler isn't the biggest Peyton Manning fan. Somebody should post that gif of him going to get his helmet and turning to see Manning in the huddle. That's fitting here.

That's why I said in the other thread that Brock should ask to be traded; Cleveland, Buffalo, New York, Washington, Tennessee, St. Louis, Houston and Tampa Bay are in need, Fox may want to move on from Cutler, he's knows Brock as does Gase, that could be another team that could be interested.

Originally Posted by Lancane

That's why I said in the other thread that Brock should ask to be traded; Cleveland, Buffalo, New York, Washington, Tennessee, St. Louis, Houston and Tampa Bay are in need, Fox may want to move on from Cutler, he's knows Brock as does Gase, that could be another team that could be interested.

I wanna see Osweiler hit the ground running in Denver, whenever that time is.

If you like Osweiler why would you want him to go to another team? **** those other teams, keep Osweiler as long as possible.

So...Peyton Manning. That dude is pretty good.

Originally Posted by Jaded

I wanna see Osweiler hit the ground running in Denver, whenever that time is.

If you like Osweiler why would you want him to go to another team? **** those other teams, keep Osweiler as long as possible.

Because I love the game and respect competitors and I don't believe a quarterback of his pedigree or any player period should be kept on the bench until year five; if we drafted Holliman in the second round would you be okay with him sitting four or five years? I was okay with the three year championship run...and despite the likelihood of this going on I had hopes it would not, but eventually you can hurt these players just as much by holding them back, if Elway likes the kid then he'll allow him to go if he asks and if he doesn't I'd have to wonder about his competitive nature. As much as I love the Broncos I don't think I could have waited half a decade to see the field, even if it meant leaving.

Originally Posted by Lancane

Because I love the game and respect competitors and I don't believe a quarterback of his pedigree or any player period should be kept on the bench until year five; if we drafted Holliman in the second round would you be okay with him sitting four or five years? I was okay with the three year championship run...and despite the likelihood of this going on I had hopes it would not, but eventually you can hurt these players just as much by holding them back, if Elway likes the kid then he'll allow him to go if he asks and if he doesn't I'd have to wonder about his competitive nature. As much as I love the Broncos I don't think I could have waited half a decade to see the field, even if it meant leaving.

I, personally, would like to see the winning continue. Can't win a championship if you're not in the dance. Peyton Manning gives this team the best chance to be in the dance.

Originally Posted by Lancane

Because I love the game and respect competitors and I don't believe a quarterback of his pedigree or any player period should be kept on the bench until year five; if we drafted Holliman in the second round would you be okay with him sitting four or five years? I was okay with the three year championship run...and despite the likelihood of this going on I had hopes it would not, but eventually you can hurt these players just as much by holding them back, if Elway likes the kid then he'll allow him to go if he asks and if he doesn't I'd have to wonder about his competitive nature. As much as I love the Broncos I don't think I could have waited half a decade to see the field, even if it meant leaving.

Not me, I'm super selfish, I wanna see Osweiler become the next Big Ben in a Broncos uniform. I'm like that college HC back in the day who had 3rd stringers that could start for most teams, I couldn't possibly care less if Holliman got his feelings hurt..

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

I, personally, would like to see the winning continue. Can't win a championship if you're not in the dance. Peyton Manning gives this team the best chance to be in the dance.

Maybe for the season, but not long-term. The winning has to end, it always does but it's how you handle everything that allows you to bounce back, by shirking young players that is a good way to become a very unpopular franchise no matter the wins and losses. Elway wouldn't do that to a running back, defensive lineman, linebacker, etc. This is not the 80's, using 80's tactics just don't work in this day and age and you want a competitor at as many positions as possible. Kids don't want to be drafted to be a backup quarterback, especially those taken early, they want to feel accomplished, they want to be the next to lead teams and of course there will be bumps along the way, that is the nature of the sport. And I hope Elway knows that and gives Brock the option, we'll be in the mix for the dance one more time but maybe at the cost of our future...but that happens.

Originally Posted by Jaded

Not me, I'm super selfish, I wanna see Osweiler become the next Big Ben in a Broncos uniform. I'm like that college HC back in the day who had 3rd stringers that could start for most teams, I couldn't possibly care less if Holliman got his feelings hurt..

Key term was back in the day, those coaches don't last long in this day and age, I should know.

Originally Posted by Lancane

Maybe for the season, but not long-term. The winning has to end, it always does but it's how you handle everything that allows you to bounce back, by shirking young players that is a good way to become a very unpopular franchise no matter the wins and losses. Elway wouldn't do that to a running back, defensive lineman, linebacker, etc. This is not the 80's, using 80's tactics just don't work in this day and age and you want a competitor at as many positions as possible. Kids don't want to be drafted to be a backup quarterback, especially those taken early, they want to feel accomplished, they want to be the next to lead teams and of course there will be bumps along the way, that is the nature of the sport. And I hope Elway knows that and gives Brock the option, we'll be in the mix for the dance one more time but maybe at the cost of our future...but that happens.

Good for them.

If Elway wants Osweiler, he'll keep him.

Personally, I wanted to be a basketball player. Life didn't grant me that

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Good for them.

If Elway wants Osweiler, he'll keep him.

Personally, I wanted to be a basketball player. Life didn't grant me that

Yeah, but that is because you didn't have the physical ability, etc. Not because you lacked the desire. This isn't about not getting to be one thing in the future, it's about how you treat players and what it can do. As I pointed out in the other thread, keep him and then tag him and then what? He leaves anyways, is that smart business?

Originally Posted by Lancane

Yeah, but that is because you didn't have the physical ability, etc. Not because you lacked the desire. This isn't about not getting to be one thing in the future, it's about how you treat players and what it can do. As I pointed out in the other thread, keep him and then tag him and then what? He leaves anyways, is that smart business?

Whatever, man. I highly doubt Elway is too worried about or will do the wrong thing. This thread is about Manning coming back, anyway. Take your Brock Osweiler pity party somewhere else.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Whatever, man. I highly doubt Elway is too worried about or will do the wrong thing. This thread is about Manning coming back, anyway. Take your Brock Osweiler pity party somewhere else.

I am sure Elway is not worried about it, did I say he was? And getting bent out of shape does nothing for you or myself, we all have our own opinions I just stated what I think is wrong with the situation and how it could play out. Let me ask you this Mo, do you want someone who doesn't want to compete to even get a shot at the position or any position on this team? I wouldn't, but if he asks and Elway talks him in to staying that is one thing, but if he wants to go...then I simply think you let him if nothing can deter that.