March 8th is looming & doomsday is coming...for Colts fans that is. Will Jim Irsay send Peyton packing or keep him on a reduced salary? Since Lebron's decision, this decision will have a serious ripple effect throughout the league. Should Peyton leave, one of the teams that want & need his talents is the Washington Redskins. Here's the Pros & Cons:
Pros: The 'Skins could be getting the deadliest player in league history. Manning destroys teams not just with his arm but with his mind. In some cases, when Manning comes to the line & going through the dummy calls, he's already won the war by thinking 10 steps ahead. He would instantly make players like Leonard Hankerson & Fred Davis Pro Bowl material & could bring in worthy free agents such as Vincent Jackson, Marques Colston, ReggieWayne, or DeSean Jackson (don't be surprised if D.Jackson hits the market). Also, the offensive line would be held personally held accountable if anyone breathes on Manning. Here's a big factor: the 'Skins would be a serious contender in the NFC East & with them sweeping the Super Bowl champs Giants this past season & playing the Cowboys tough twice this season, only the Eagles would stand in the way. Finally, the 'Skins would get 2 or 3 good years out of Manning if he's healthy. RG3 would def. benefit from watching Peyton Manning play a little before he's handed the throne (should he be picked up by the 'Skins that is).
Cons: Peyton is coming off neck surgery. He's one bad hit away from being finished for good. Second, the 'Skins offensive line is suspect (see the 9 times John Beck was sacked against the Bills) & would it be healthy enough to protect Peyton. The defensive lines of the NFC East are some of the best with the Giants, Eagles & Dallas sending Pro Bowlers every season.
In all, Peyton holds all the cards should he get his walking papers from the Colts. This might be the biggest off-season in sports since Lebron left to take his talents down to South Beach.
P.S.: If Peyton came to the 'Skins, he could make Eli's life a living hell for the next few seasons...twice a season. (For the record, Peyton is 2-0 all-time against Eli).
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