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Is Manning to the Jags Completely Insane

It's sounding more like the Colts will keep Peyton Manning if he restructures his salary. But if they don't... is it completely insane to think about Manning in a Jags uniform?

I'm a biased season ticket holder so take this with a grain of salt, but I think it makes more than a little sense...

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Here are some reasons it could be win-win. First, for the Jags...

1) New owner Khan makes a splash and puts blackouts in the rear view mirror for the next couple of years.

2) Gives Gabbert some time. Do you believe in Gabbert? Fine. If he's really a project with promise, but still a project... why can't we sit him behind Manning for 2 or 3 years? If Gabbert doesn't like it... who cares. What's he going to do and where will he go?

3) It reminds the rest of the NFL we're a serious franchise that isn't moving to LA or folding. I'm so tired of hearing Jacksonville ripped on, torn down and disrespected. This helps put us back on the map. Probably sells a couple Jags jerseys in other cities.

4) We become the favorites to win the division. And after that.... who do we face in the playoffs? New England? Sorry, not impressed. Baltimore? Oh yeah, we beat them last year with Blaine Gabbert throwing for 93 yards. Pittsburgh? New York? Anyone??

For Manning...

1) He has an opportunity to win. I don't believe we're that from from being contenders. We've got a good defense. We have the NFL's leading rusher. Add some help on the O-Line in the draft, sign a couple solid receivers... and I think we're a better destination than Miami or Washington.

2) Jacksonville can be HIS town. The Jags are 17 years old. If Manning comes in, wins some games, sells some tickets.... he's got a second home for life. Miami? Washington? Not so much. Nothing short of a Super Bowl is going to impress them.

3) Welcome to Florida: No state income tax. Nice weather. We're not Indianapolis. (ok, not fair... he obviously doesn't mind Indy)

4) He knows the AFC South. He may not want to play against the Colts twice a year and face his old fans. But he knows this division.

Yeah... I know this won't happen. Right? Right??

Poll
Do you think Manning could land in JAX this year?
YES. It's just crazy enough to be possible
53 votes
NO. He isn't even going to be healthy.... forget it
16 votes
NO. Not Indy, but he isn't coming to JAX
32 votes
NO. I want Gabbert!
18 votes

119 votes | Poll has closed

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I didn't read your article

but I’ll respond to the title…

Yes.

by CheapSeat on Feb 17, 2012 3:51 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

I wouldnt

be mad if the jags attempted to or even thought about giving him a contact,he’s one of the best quarterbacks to ever play,

by Kashan Jabari Fields on Feb 17, 2012 4:09 PM EST reply actions  

Good argumentation

I doubt it will happen but when it does you’ll be a genius

What could of happened; did.

by Mullayo on Feb 17, 2012 7:01 PM EST reply actions  

Not a chance...

his arm strength isn’t gonna come back to play QB at an NFL level. He’ll retire before the start of the season when he sees it’s not there working against NFL caliber defenses in practice and preseason.

by Luv4Chr!st on Feb 17, 2012 9:14 PM EST via Android app reply actions  

The answer to your title is yes.

For the vote you need an option that just says “No”.

by jstnblke41 on Feb 18, 2012 5:26 AM EST reply actions  

Just saying No is less fun...

But I suppose that coulda been an option.

by cdmflorida on Feb 18, 2012 7:37 AM EST up reply actions  

He's not playing next year.

About as done as done can be without saying it, and I was one of the people who wasn’t entirely convinced he was gonna miss any time last year.

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by Brian Levenson on Feb 18, 2012 8:00 AM EST reply actions  

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