flgreen Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 For Peyton, some signs point to Miami Jets Blog By MARK CANNIZZARO Last Updated: 8:54 AM, March 8, 2012 Posted: 1:33 AM, March 8, 2012 Share on email Share on facebook More Sharing ServicesMore Print MIAMI — Internally, there has been a directive — George Steinbrenner style — from Dolphins owner Stephen Ross for his football people to get Peyton Manning. His message: “Make it happen.’’ On Tuesday night, a source told the Miami Herald the Dolphins, who are reportedly about $15 million under the salary cap, are “very confident’’ they have the goods to make a strong run at signing the former Colts qaurterback. After his farewell press conference in Indianapolis, Manning flew here Wednesday night and was immediately tailed by TV news helicopters and other local media. A Dolphins insider said Manning wasn’t in town to meet with the team. AP SIGN OF THE TIMES: Billboard alongside I-595 in Fort Lauderdale is part of a campaign by a group called Manning to Miami. The group wants the former Colts QB to play for the Dolphins. “I haven’t thought about teams and I don’t know who is interested,’’ Manning said after his arrival. “I really don’t. This is all new to me. But look, the Miami Dolphins have a great organization, a great history there, they have new people in place. And so you have no idea what teams are interested.” Among the teams rumored to be most interested in Manning — the Dolphins, Redskins, Jets, Seahawks and Cardinals — Miami makes the most sense for him on many levels. And because of this there is a heavy belief in South Florida that, like LeBron James, Manning will be taking his talents to South Beach. Even Heat star Dwyane Wade implored the Dolphins to make it happen, sending out this not-so-subtle message on his Twitter account yesterday: “peyton that number 18 wld look gr8 in a dolphins uniform..steve ross let’s go.. marlins & heat style...All in.’’ Outside of a brief stint of good health from Chad Pennington, the Dolphins have struggled through 16 quarterbacks since the day Dan Marino unlaced his spikes for the last time in 1999. Subsequently, the results have reflected their shortcoming at the most important position on the field, with the Dolphins having made the playoffs only once in the last 10 years — in 2008 behind Chad Pennington. The Dolphins believe the moment Manning is under center it makes them not only a playoff team but relevant in a division that’s been dominated for the last decade by the Patriots, with the Jets adding some occasional noise. Ross is a star-seeking owner who is star-struck by Manning and he’s desperate to become relevant for the first time in his ownership tenure. On many levels, Miami makes the most sense for Manning. -- Despite holes on the right side, the Dolphins have strong foundation on the offensive line with left tackle Jake Long, a former No. 1 pick, center Mike Pouncey, their 2011 first-round pick, and left guard Richie Incognito in place. -- At receiver, they have Brandon Marshall and there is heavy speculation that Reggie Wayne, Manning’s top receiver with the Colts who is an unrestricted free agent, is prepared to follow Manning to Miami, where he played his college ball with the Hurricanes. “Me being in his trail going to Miami? I would love it,’’ Wayne told WQAM Radio yesterday. “I am totally available. South Florida is already hot out here, baby, so you put us together, it’ll be burning up. Now you got me visualizing it. I see it.’’ - - At running back, the Dolphins have the dynamic Reggie Bush, who stayed healthy for a full 16-game season last year for the first time in his career. He gained 1,000 yards for the first time and averaged five yards per carry. -- The Dolphins have a solid defense in place, having finished sixth in the NFL last season in fewest points allowed. -- The Dolphins offer the kind of weather Manning wants to play in. Those close to Manning, who has played his entire career in a dome at home, say he has no interest playing with a cold-weather team. -- Manning owns a condo in South Beach, where he spends a lot of his offseason time. In fact, while the NFL Scouting Combine was taking place in Indianapolis two weeks ago, Manning was working out in Miami with some of his Colts teammates, including Wayne. -- The Redskins, along with the Dolphins considered the most desperate to land a star quarterback, play the Giants twice a year in the NFC East — something those close to Manning believe is a huge turnoff because he doesn’t want to compete against his baby brother, Eli. “I think it would be tough for him to be in the NFC East and play twice a year and potentially knock Eli out of the playoffs,” former Colts coach Tony Dungy told ESPN. “I don’t think he would want to be in direct competition with Eli and the New York Giants.” There is a lot of sentiment from people around the league supporting the Manning-to-Miami scenario. “You do whatever you have to do to get Peyton Manning,’’ former Dolphins coach and current Fox NFL analyst Jimmy Johnson told the Miami Herald. “Age is not a concern. If Manning has the supporting cast he is still a great player. The Dolphins have a good team. A great quarterback with a good team can win it all.’’ mark.cannizzaro@nypost.com Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/all_signs_point_to_miami_fb4a7RqoW4XSyyZOtEbmUL#ixzz1oYiHPSfV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Where are the signs ? Besides a billboard, a crazy owner, Dolphin fans and Miami residents wanting Manning to sign to the Dolphins there is nothing in this article. Another wasted article from a JETS beat reporter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Peyton Manning is a bitch if he let's cold weather be the deciding factor. How many HORRIBLE weather games do we play at home anyway? Even many December games are like forty degrees. Is he really that much of a pussy? Maybe Eli is the superior brother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 If he signs with Miami I'm going to hit the **** in the back of the neck with a bar stool. I'm sick of this sh*thead city trying to buy a championship in every sport cause their lame a$$ fans won't go to games unless they're winning the division and the playoffs are around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 SIgns point to cannizaro being a fat moron. ANd I can say that on this site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 If he signs with Miami I'm going to hit the **** in the back of the neck with a bar stool. I'm sick of this sh*thead city trying to buy a championship in every sport cause their lame a$$ fans won't go to games unless they're winning the division and the playoffs are around the corner. Some who teets needs to tweet that. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruzer Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 If he signs with Miami I'm going to hit the **** in the back of the neck with a bar stool. I'm sick of this sh*thead city trying to buy a championship in every sport cause their lame a$$ fans won't go to games unless they're winning the division and the playoffs are around the corner. Getting Farve was considered what then? ... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Where are the signs ? So a billboard, a crazy owner, Dolphin fans and Miami residents wanting Manning to sign to the Dolphins there is nothing. Another wasted article from a JETS beat reporter! Amazingly he's a Jets beat reporter. Only in NY you could have most of the people covering you rooting against you. LOL, it just makes me laugh when I go to EVERY other major US city and listen to sports talk and it's just a huge homerfest. Not so much for the Jets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Amazingly he's a Jets beat reporter. Only in NY you could have most of the people covering you rooting against you. LOL, it just makes me laugh when I go to EVERY other major US city and listen to sports talk and it's just a huge homerfest. Not so much for the Jets... True. I hear that a lot in Denver. The very guys who were ready to eat from Melo's hand are now the one who say they used be sick of Melo's ball hogging with the Nuggets. I would not enjoy that type of super homerism as well. But the pointless drivel written by most of the JETS beat writers with most of them trying to run the organisaion down is beyond pathetic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Getting Farve was considered what then? ... lol NY fans go to games even when there team us in first place with two weeks to go before playoffs. Miami fans don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Sounds about right, listening to sports radio down here, they're are "one QB away from winning the superbowl". I hope it backfires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 OH well who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Sounds about right, listening to sports radio down here, they're are "one QB away from winning the superbowl". I hope it backfires. Delusion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 1 of 3 things would be great..... the fins sign him and he's a shell of himself the fins sign him, he's great for 2 games, and then goes in IR he goes into ireland's office for his visit and asks him if his mom is a whore.....then gets up and leaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 So Jim Harbaugh and Jeff Fisher both turned down Miami because they think Stephen Ross is a buffoon but Manning is going to sign with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTsurfing Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If manning goes to miami he isn't winning another superbowl. I think his best chance is to go with the texans or 49ers. and the niners said they weren't interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Lets save time.. everyone pick a team and make a thread about how it looks as if Peyton is going to sign with that team. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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