Thread: Kubiak Names Manning as Playoff Starter

Not that anyone is surprised, but I don't see the value in tipping our hand to the opposing teams.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci...rback-playoffs

Shocking

As expected.

But why even name a starter? Isn't there value in making the other team prepare for both QBs?

Originally Posted by Buff

But why even name a starter? Isn't there value in making the other team prepare for both QBs?

Seems like there would be. I don't get it either

I think the benefit for the Broncos players knowing outweigh any possible benefit to not announcing it now. It's not like other teams are preparing for us this week anyway.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

I think the benefit for the Broncos players knowing outweigh any possible benefit to not announcing it now. It's not like other teams are preparing for us this week anyway.

You could let the players know without announcing it publicly

So blown away by this earth shattering news.

-_-

I kind feel like he's been humbled enough to accept the role of game manager. Just get the team in the right play and protect the ball please

One thing potentially working in our favor - the Pittsburgh secondary is terrible, so it might be the type of defense that Peyton can still exploit. Whereas the Texans, Bengals and Chiefs are all more formidable.

I agree. Would have preferred they wait until at least next Monday.

Originally Posted by Northman

As expected.

As PLANNED! Remember.... Peyton has been playing possum this season! Manning did say in his Christmas commercial...."Gonna blow their minds this year."

This is the first time Peyton has had legitimate rest before the playoffs; and I do not consider a bye or even sitting the last game of the regular season as "rest".

Brock did exactly what a BACKUP QB is supposed to do; win games until the starting QB is healthy. Great job Brock, looking forward to seeing you as the starter in the future and I love what you've done for the team. It's now time to hand the reigns back to the champ and let him get us a Lombardi trophy. This will be Peyton's final mentoring session with Brock before he hands over the reigns. If Peyton wins the SB, he's riding off into the sunset and Brock will have the start moving forward.

His arm is healthy, his foot injury is good to go. We need 3 games from Peyton to make this one of the most magical comeback stories in NFL history!

Plus, Peyton has 1 more record to break. First QB to win Superbowls for 2 different teams.

GO PEYTON MANNING, GO BRONCOS!

Originally Posted by tomjonesrocks

I agree. Would have preferred they wait until at least next Monday.

Why though? We don't even know who we're playing?

Originally Posted by slim

You could let the players know without announcing it publicly

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

Originally Posted by tomjonesrocks

I agree. Would have preferred they wait until at least next Monday.

Sounds good on paper; but they wouldn't be able to hide the fact that Manning would be getting all the first team reps. Kubiak said the team would be the first to know and then the media. I can't imagine they would try to hide the fact Manning was taking all the reps with the starters and try to play it off.

Manning has been hurt since the beginning of the season, per Archies admission. Chalk up the interceptions and lack of throwing power to the foot injury. If that's 100% healed...expect some vintage Manning for the next 3 games!!!