[Topeka Capital-Journal] Chiefs owner Clark Hunt confirmed in an interview with NBC Sports Network that was scheduled to air Friday evening that his team is pursuing free agent quartback Peyton Manning.
“I don’t know how important money will be to him, but I’m sure it will be part of the equation,” Hunt said. “He’s going to be looking for an environment that he’s comfortable in.”
He declined to say whether the Chiefs already have offered Manning a contract.
About 48 hours after being released by the Indianapolis Colts, Manning met with Denver Broncos vice president of football operations John Elway and coach John Fox. The three chatted while taking a tour of the team’s practice field and heading to the weight room.
Arizona, Miami, Kansas City, Seattle, Tennessee, Washington and the New York Jets all are considered possible destinations; Manning’s former offensive coordinator in Indianapolis, Tom Moore, worked for the Jets as a consultant last season.
Because he was released and went on the waiver wire Wednesday, Manning is allowed to negotiate and sign with any club immediately; he does not need to wait until the free-agent period that begins next Tuesday.
I know some are skeptical about bringing in Manning, but he would be an upgrade for us at QB. Washington got the second pick and the two best QBs in the draft are gone. There really aren’t any other free agents out there that would be an improvement over Cassel.
I am worried about his health, but I have to believe he wouldn’t try to come back if he didn’t believe he could be 100%.
He’s going to play with a chip on his shoulder to prove to Indy they shouldn’t have let him go. Whoever gets him will make it to the playoffs.
Now that RGIII is no longer available, I’ll be happy if we sign him.
Comment by Jeff in VA — March 10, 2012 @ 12:11 am
At first I was not sure that this was even a possibility for manning to even come to KC and I wasnt to sure if I wanted him to because I really wanted the Chiefs to trade up to Saint Louis to grab RG3!!! But now in the recent rumors of the Redskins trading up to #2 and confirms that RG3 will be gone now. So I guess Im ready for a Montana sequel in KC but I dont wanna get my hopes up and be disappointed if the deal doesnt fall through. But to be perfectly honest not because im bias and a Chiefs fan KC would be the best chance for him to win year # 1. Look at Miami and Arizona only because those are both warm weather cities besides that they are not Superbowl ready!! And Denver What the Hell?? Dont see that happening. The Jets just extended Sanchise to 3 more years so the only other team besides the Chiefs that would have the money he is looking for is Seattle. So this might actually happen after all I just feel KC is playing poker right now and the national media is overlooking them as the front runner But hell I dont wanna get my hopes up on this one!!!! Go CHIEFS!! Love yall CHIEFSNATION!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Adam — March 10, 2012 @ 12:19 am
I heard the rumors and now I went on Nfl.com and say that the redskins did and there goes RG3. Damn Im depressed now!! I just wanted KC for a change have a Franchise QB and not some already proven but yet old veteran like Montana come in for 2 or 3 years max and start all over again at QB!!
Comment by Adam — March 10, 2012 @ 1:07 am
I am preying that we don’t get Manning. First, his neck may never fully heal. Second,he will be out as soon as he gets just one big hit for precautionary reasons for 3-5 weeks. If we don’t get a new and proven RT that will happen by week 2. Third, our coaches and players will have very little time and a very small window to learn and execute the most difficult offense in the league. 4th, exceptional timing will have to be obtained in 1 or 2 years. It took 5 or 6 for that timing to develop in Indy. Finally, when he gets hurt or retires in a few years, are you all ready to start completely over again with a 2-14 season or worse. If we want a franchise QB, I say we stick with Cassel, Orton and Stanzi next year and maybe take a chance on Russel Wilson from Wisconsin. We have one more great draft and bring in 3 or 4 proven free agents this year. Than next year, we make a big move up the board like the Skins just did and get Matt Barkley.
Comment by DC Chief — March 10, 2012 @ 4:55 am
The Skins had an early pick anyway, so, they didn’t have to lose that much to work with StL, I seen that coming. We have too much talent to be 2-14 any time soon, even with Palko, we almost won those games b/c our defense is amazing. We didn’t have that when we were 2-14. Come on, those 2-14 days were blanketed with mediocre players at best. Then we started drafting better and building our defense. You know its true. I hear ya on the starting over in a few years, but, if we stick with incompetent Cassel, what’s the difference? Orton’s more competent as an NFL starting QB than Cassel, but still…my argument is…where are we with Manning/Cassel or Orton in 3-4 years? Starting over right? What’s our options after Cassel and ORton fade away? Take Cassel out of the conversation, he’s grossly incompetent and utterly dissapointing. If you want to nurl up your breakfast, go google what he makes compared to other Chiefs AND other NFL QBs…it’ll blow your mind. Pioli’s first “OOPS” and hopefully his last. We need an amazing QB to take us to the Super Bowl, with the exception of Rex Grossman, the last 6 SBs have had franchise QBS…the Manning Bros, Brady, Warner, Brees, Rodgers,and Big Ben…that’s the difference maker my friends…I think we all can agree that Cassel is not going to take us to the promise land…
Comment by Tammy H — March 10, 2012 @ 8:07 am
Here is my two cents worth…..
FIRST this is a IF……. not it will but IF it happens….. Think about Manning as a Chief, Sure he has had neck surgery BUT he has been throwing the ball like its a frisbee… NOT only is Manning a great player but he is also a great teacher and mentor and would be a great locker room addition. With all that he has to his disposal, Bowe as a reciever, not to keen on Breaston and Baldwin yet, but that may come and then Moieaki. His indepth knowledge of the AFC playbook,and the teams he has played against makes him a viable option. Now remember he has a condo in Miami, BUT Miami is not set to really be a contender. Sure Denver is, but they have issues at this time with suspensions.
Going back to KC, Kansas City is a very viable option, and I believe that Reggie Wayne will follow, Just that KC cant afford both. Who they can afford is Saturday…. He was the center for Manning and would be a great addition to the offense. If releases and restructure of the offense can be done, KC may be able to sign a Wayne, Saturday and Manning….
I would be very pleased if a Manning was in KC….. I think that will make things fall into place better for the front office and the fans
Comment by Dave — March 10, 2012 @ 12:50 pm
Same argument I make every year to those who want to replace Cassel. WHO is available that would be an upgrade to Cassel, who has two 10 win seasons out of 4? Give me names! Dont just say you want a Brady, Brees or Rodgers. WHO is available? Ortons stats are identical to Cassel, but Cassel has won more games. Look it up. So skip that one. Answer is Manning. He may only be good for 3 years, but he is an upgrade.
DC…As for his injury, it makes me nervous, but I have to believe he wouldn’t come back if there was any chance of making it worse. His doctors say it can’t get worse, i have to believe that.
Comment by Jeff in VA — March 11, 2012 @ 12:54 am
I’d like to know what the front office feels about Cassel. Are they JUST going to go for Manning, or will they do something else?
Comment by Tammy H — March 11, 2012 @ 9:23 am
Forget Manning…… Denver looks like where he will end up at
Comment by Dave — March 11, 2012 @ 3:40 pm