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[Windex]

Manning is a Free Agent

[LOG]

Lets go Steelers! All the way to the top this year!

[RaptorsandBuckeye FaN]

Originally Posted by Windex

Manning is a Free Agent

If I had to guess, Manning to Miami, RG3 to Washington(Trade up with St Louis in draft), and we all know Luck to Indy.

Seems like the favorites for all 3 of those guys. I just hope Manning doesn't go to Arizona.

[Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by RaptorsandBuckeye FaN

If I had to guess, Manning to Miami, RG3 to Washington(Trade up with St Louis in draft), and we all know Luck to Indy.

Seems like the favorites for all 3 of those guys. I just hope Manning doesn't go to Arizona.

Manning-Fitzgerald combo would be unstoppable.

Let's just hope Peyton plays it smart and doesn't end up as the next Brett Favre.

[Toby]

Seahawks NEED Manning. If anything for a backup spot and future QB Coach. It has been the weakest spot on the team since Hasselbutt took the Squawks to the Superbowl. Need a real pro's perspective up here.

[Windex]

Originally Posted by RaptorsandBuckeye FaN

If I had to guess, Manning to Miami, RG3 to Washington(Trade up with St Louis in draft), and we all know Luck to Indy.

Seems like the favorites for all 3 of those guys. I just hope Manning doesn't go to Arizona.

He should go to San Fran... but he doesn't fit their system
or go to Houston
Skins-don't think so. tough division already
Miami already has a good D, Brandon Marshall, Reggie and Jake Long at LT. But he has to play Brady twice and the Jets D twice.

I'd say its 60% Miami, 30% Zona, Skins 5%, Jets 5%

[RaptorsandBuckeye FaN]

Originally Posted by Windex

He should go to San Fran... but he doesn't fit their system
or go to Houston
Skins-don't think so. tough division already
Miami already has a good D, Brandon Marshall, Reggie and Jake Long at LT. But he has to play Brady twice and the Jets D twice.

I'd say its 60% Miami, 30% Zona, Skins 5%, Jets 5%

IF SF wanted him and went after him(which they're not doing right now), that would be the best spot for him. Great defense, good running game, solid OL, great TE, and can draft a WR in the first round. Right now 49ers are just set on bringing the same guys back(Alex Smith) and upgraded big time at WR(through FA & Draft).

[MrClutch]

I say payton goes to baltimore

[Windex]

Originally Posted by MrClutch

I say payton goes to baltimore

then Flacco becomes the #1 FA outside of Mario Williams.

ultimately I want him in Dallas

Originally Posted by RaptorsandBuckeye FaN

IF SF wanted him and when after him(which they're not doing right now), that would be the best spot for him. Great defense, good running game, solid OL, great TE, and can draft a WR in the first round. Right now 49ers are just set on bringing the same guys back(Alex Smith) and upgraded big time at WR(through FA & Draft).

thats where I thought he should go months ago. it just makes too much sense.
all they really need is a WR (reggie wayne or draft) and they are set for 5 years in an easy divsion. Just like Manning had in the AFC South.

Thing is Manning already made up his mind and will sign this week. Only place I know he's visited is Miami. Miami with the Heatles, big signings for the Marlins and now the Fins. Lucky to be in Miami now, they could experience those glory years like Boston had/has.

[Shadowfax]

Originally Posted by Toby

Seahawks NEED Manning.

+ 1000000000

Sign with my Seagulls....PLEASE !

[RaptorsandBuckeye FaN]

Well Washington is going to get Robert Griffin the 3rd in the NFL draft.

They get St Louis #2 pick and give 3 first round drafts picks and a second round draft pick. WOW!! That is A LOT to give up.

[Windex]

Originally Posted by RaptorsandBuckeye FaN

Well Washington is going to get Robert Griffin the 3rd in the NFL draft.

They get St Louis #2 pick and give 3 first round drafts picks and a second round draft pick. WOW!! That is A LOT to give up.

the Rams will receive the Redskins' No. 6 overall pick, as well as the Redskins' first-round picks in 2013 and 2014. The Rams will also receive Washington's second-round pick. Good QB's are hard to come buy and the Skins haven't had one in a long time. Desperation here.

Could have just sucked for Barkley. Better than Luck IMO.

[MrClutch]

Originally Posted by Windex

the Rams will receive the Redskins' No. 6 overall pick, as well as the Redskins' first-round picks in 2013 and 2014. The Rams will also receive Washington's second-round pick. Good QB's are hard to come buy and the Skins haven't had one in a long time. Desperation here.

Could have just sucked for Barkley. Better than Luck IMO.

Wow for a QB that hasnt even taken 1 snap and you pay that much to draft him?

[RaptorsandBuckeye FaN]

Originally Posted by Windex

the Rams will receive the Redskins' No. 6 overall pick, as well as the Redskins' first-round picks in 2013 and 2014. The Rams will also receive Washington's second-round pick. Good QB's are hard to come buy and the Skins haven't had one in a long time. Desperation here.

Could have just sucked for Barkley. Better than Luck IMO.

Huge gamble. If Griffin sucks this sets them back another 5+ years.

Rams hit the lottery. They get the #6 this year, and could potentially get some more top 10 picks in the future if Washington sucks like they have.

Great trade for Rams. Huge gamble by Washington.

[Windex]

Originally Posted by RaptorsandBuckeye FaN

Huge gamble. If Griffin sucks this sets them back another 5+ years.

Rams hit the lottery. They get the #6 this year, and could potentially get some more top 10 picks in the future if Washington sucks like they have.

Great trade for Rams. Huge gamble by Washington.

doesn't really set them back since they only lose 1 pick a year.
In football the amount of picks are more valuable than the position since Pro Bowl players come from every round, even undrafted players.

[Chiggmo]

Originally Posted by Windex

doesn't really set them back since they only lose 1 pick a year.
In football the amount of picks are more valuable than the position since Pro Bowl players come from every round, even undrafted players.

Ya its true. Too many positions in football to be overly concerned about the first round.

Mind the picks are still valuble as its usually top talent. But not a major game-changer for teams. They still have the later rounds and free agency.

[RaptorsandBuckeye FaN]

Please. FA? Washington has been trying to build from FA the past 10 years. It doesn't WORK! DRAFT, DRAFT, DRAFT. You finish your team through FA but it all starts with DRAFTING. NE, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, SF, GB, etc. Check out their teams, most of them came from building through the draft. Washington & Oakland are teams that try to do that.

First round picks are very valuable. And to lose 3 possible top 10 draft picks? That is huge. Ask yourself, QB is the most important position. If RG3 doesn't work then Washington doesn't have a QB. How many of the league best QB come from the first round? MOST. Sure you get a couple players who come from later rounds(Brady) but not a lot of times. Just for example, 10 of the top 15 QB in passer rating last year were first round draft picks.

If RG3 is a very good QB, then this is a equal trade. If RG3 sucks then Washington set themselves back for sure. No first round draft pick is huge. How many QBs do you get in FA? Not many. Saints were lucky with Brees. Manning this year doesn't happen very often. Once you get a great QB, you keep him, and franchise him to make sure he stays. RG3 sucks then Washington doesn't have a QB for years most likely. How hard is it to win in the NFL without a QB? Very hard.

[RaptorsandBuckeye FaN]

NFL pro bowlers by round:

Round 1: 44
Round 2: 10
Round 3: 7
Round 4: 5
Round 5: 3
Round 6: 3
Round 7: 2
UNDRAFTED: 8(Two of them were FB)

2012 Pro Bowl rosters and the NFL Draft - Mocking The Draft

FIRST ROUND PICKS ARE LIKE GOLD!!! Also remember some of the later picks are ST Returners, Kicker, and Punters. 2 of the undrafted were FB. Also had Gates, Welker, so good ones also

[DVS]

Vintage Redskins. This QB better be the next coming of Dan Marino. They gave up way too much for this guy. Heck the Giants didn't give up that much for Manning.

Oh and the Giants cut Brendon Jacobs. Apparently he wanted a raise and Reese said "nah get the hell outta here"

[Dark Knight]

So the Colts cut Dallas Clark, Joseph Addai, and Gary Bracket. And apparently Dwight Freeney is on the block.

Sucks to be a Colts fan right about now. At least they got their taste of success already, they should be due for a good 10 years of suckage.