INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning is completely focused on getting as healthy as he can as quickly as he can and that is all he's thinking about, said a source close to Manning who also mocked the idea the Indianapolis quarterback has a "short list" of teams he'd like to join.
A South Florida newspaper reported earlier this week that Manning had such a short list of team, although it gave no details about what teams are on that list other than the Dolphins. That report followed a Miami Herald report that said Manning owns a condo on South Beach and he and his wife like South Florida.
"The fact Peyton's got a condo on South Beach is a fact but the idea that he's spent any time compiling a short list of teams that he's going to want to join if he moves on from the Colts is ridiculous," the source said Sunday. "Where do people come up with stuff like that?"
That's not for me to answer. Not my worry.
My concern is whether indeed the Dolphins are a viable landing spot for Manning or not.
"Look, I wouldn't get into that," the source close to Manning said. "And Peyton would never get into that at this time. The only thing he is concerned about at this time is getting back to being 100 percent so that he can play football in 2012. That's it. Whether that's with the Indianapolis Colts or somewhere else, all he's thinking about is getting healthy."
The source said Manning will meet with Colts owner Jim Irsay in the coming week to discuss the quarterback's future with the club. The Colts must pay Manning a $28 million bonus by March 8 to continue his career. If the club does not pay Manning the bonus, he would become a free agent able to shop his services to other teams.
Most NFL pundits expect the Colts to release Manning.
That, however, is not the primary concern right now.
"You media guys crack me up," the source said. "Short list? Really? That's asinine at this stage."
Fire Ireland and get rid of the Parcells stench.
Posted by: TGH | February 05, 2012 at 06:16 PM
So Breast History Month gets Goodell all hot and bothered but Black History month doesn't?
I mean really, can't the NFL acknowledge Black History Month ONCE? I guess that didn't come up in the lockout.
Posted by: Jeff Suckland | February 05, 2012 at 06:17 PM
Allright.
Posted by: oscar canosa | February 05, 2012 at 06:18 PM
Does Oscar aprove of the rendition of the National anthem ?
Posted by: SoiledBottom | February 05, 2012 at 06:21 PM
Oscar Who?????/?
Posted by: tony in miami | February 05, 2012 at 06:22 PM
Cuban cool....seems like you're laid back in the islands or Hawaii? Anyway, learn how to dive, it's fun.
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 05, 2012 at 06:23 PM
An excellent rendition. Thankyou, Kelley.
Posted by: oscar canosa | February 05, 2012 at 06:23 PM
So, WHEN is the kickoff?
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 05, 2012 at 06:27 PM
Jealous much? I know Ines Sainz.
Posted by: Jeff Suckland | February 05, 2012 at 06:27 PM
Peyton should go to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Posted by: SidneyLong | February 06, 2012 at 12:14 AM
My Dolphins were out of it, again, but my NYG won, I'm glad they beat the Pats! I'm glad Bellicheat was too mad to give an interview, EFF THEM NE Patsies!
Posted by: redsky | February 06, 2012 at 01:00 AM
Salguero, your news, gossip, rumors, garbage, about Manning becomes really revolting. Don't you have another thing to say ?
We fans are really tired about your uneducated guesses. If you don't have something intelligent to say, don't say anything. Have some respect for your readers. Your journalism teachers didn't teach you that ?
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Posted by: babettelanza | February 06, 2012 at 03:56 AM
Didnt I read "Mannings short list" right here on this blog? Mannings got a condo on so bch, so hes coming to the Dolphins, that kind thinking sunk the Titanic. Was fun to read, gave me a chuckle, and now we find out its not true. Are we sure the Giants won the SB last night? lol,,lol,,,read that here also.
Posted by: DragonFly34 | February 06, 2012 at 09:07 AM
"You media guys crack me up," the source said. "Short list? Really? That's asinine at this stage."
Asinine? Really?
Peyton is about to cut ties with his employer in less than two weeks.
...he better have a plan moving forward that includes a short list of teams.
IMO, that source 'close to Manning' just tipped his hand a bit by saying that...tipped it in a way that is the exact opposite of his comments.
"Manning has a short list and Miami is on it" is how I read his mis-guided comment.
Posted by: NHFINSFAN | February 06, 2012 at 09:12 AM