Does Peyton go in as a Colt or a Bronco?

[seahawks12th]

I would have said Colt easily but when Irsay threw him under the Bus, it might have left a different legacy (especially if the Broncos win the Super Bowl in the next two years).

[ebsoria]

Another newb Seadderall fan displaying their incredible knowledge of the game... :facepalm:

[allthings18]

They cut him simply because he had 4 I repeat FOUR neck surgeries. At the time they had to make a decision Manning did NOT have a clue if he could throw a ball again since he said when he signed he could not feel the ball.


John took a leap of faith when he did and it was ONE of the great decisions he has made.

Irsay simply saw a new model on the showroom floor and did not look back.

Anyone that believes differently is a moron.

First of all, that has zero to do with my post.

Secondly, I'm quite sure I have an extensive knowledge about the whole ordeal.

At the time they had to make the decision he was well into his rehab at Duke recreating the AFCCG vs. the Jets, and working out for various teams, Denver, SF, Tennessee, etc just days after his release.

John witnessed first hand, and obviously liked what he saw, knowing that if anything it was going to get better with time and it has.

I'll agree Irsay became infatuated with Luck when the Colts were counting off the 0-1, 0-2,0 and we have a moron for a coach. While it has seemed to work out for all involved, they had plenty of options, and while I"m sure most if not all Colts fans are happy with what they have, a few of those options might have been even better.

[Garfield]

Scrubs? That's comical.

They could have easily built a better team around him than the one they built around Luck.

That's as bad as the junk Irsay and Kravitz was shoveling. Of course that might be why you believe that.

They cut him simply because he had 4 I repeat FOUR neck surgeries. At the time they had to make a decision Manning did NOT have a clue if he could throw a ball again since he said when he signed he could not feel the ball.


John took a leap of faith when he did and it was ONE of the great decisions he has made.

Irsay simply saw a new model on the showroom floor and did not look back.

Anyone that believes differently is a moron.

[Garfield]

As EM said

Is a New Hall of Fame Member Enshrined as a Member of a Team?

Obviously, teams take great pride in the accomplishments of individuals who have been a part of their organization. Often individual teams and even the Hall of Fame will list enshrinees according to the team or teams on which they spent a significant period of time. An enshrinee, however, is not asked to “declare,” nor does the Hall of Fame “choose” a team under which a new member is enshrined. When elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, an individual is recognized for his accomplishments as a player, coach, or contributor.

- See more at: http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/Se....MO4phbhQ.dpuf

That so for HOPEFULLY putting this to bed.

Trolls do not seem to GET IT even when it is explained 7 which ways from Sunday.

[allthings18]

I never felt that Peyton leaving was anything other than a mutual understanding, combined with NFL business taking precedence over sentimental emotion.

Irsay would've gladly given Manning the $28 million, but Peyton also knew that he'd be surrounded by scrubs. It was mutually beneficial for both parties. Manning got to go to a competitor, and Irsay was able to begin retooling the Colts. Had Manning stayed in Indy and gotten that money, it would be the identical scenario that the Lakers currently have with Kobe Bryant. They gave him a 2 year $50 mil deal for everything "that he's done for the organization" and it's completely backfired.

Scrubs? That's comical.

They could have easily built a better team around him than the one they built around Luck.

That's as bad as the junk Irsay and Kravitz was shoveling. Of course that might be why you believe that.

[EddieMac]

They don't go in as a team member. They can retire as one but the HOF takes them in without an affiliation to any team.

[johntbronco]

You are correct he goes in as a player. Not as a colt or bronco.

The people in Indy will believe forever (until Luck breaks all of his Indy records) that he is a colt. Bronco fans will believe him a Bronco after he breaks all of the bronco records as we as NFL records as a bronco.

But IIRC there is no logo on the bust.

Thank you!

[Steamboat_Colt]

Or do you feel that he's already made up his mind given the way Irsay let him go.

He and Irsay were tight as ticks at one time... were they not?

What's your opinion?

I never felt that Peyton leaving was anything other than a mutual understanding, combined with NFL business taking precedence over sentimental emotion.

Irsay would've gladly given Manning the $28 million, but Peyton also knew that he'd be surrounded by scrubs. It was mutually beneficial for both parties. Manning got to go to a competitor, and Irsay was able to begin retooling the Colts. Had Manning stayed in Indy and gotten that money, it would be the identical scenario that the Lakers currently have with Kobe Bryant. They gave him a 2 year $50 mil deal for everything "that he's done for the organization" and it's completely backfired.

[Garfield]

I thought the HOF you go in as a person representing your career work. Who cares if its Indy or Denver. There is no question his is one of the greatest.

You are correct he goes in as a player. Not as a colt or bronco.

The people in Indy will believe forever (until Luck breaks all of his Indy records) that he is a colt. Bronco fans will believe him a Bronco after he breaks all of the bronco records as we as NFL records as a bronco.

But IIRC there is no logo on the bust.

[onanygivensunda]

Is that a jersey that Joe is wearing?

If so, whose?

[58Miller]

So we're all in agreement.......He'll go in as a Colt.:thumb:

Hahaha!.... I hope not!

[allthings18]

As I'm sure others have mentioned, an NFL player simply goes into the hall of fame. They list his teams and years of service on the display.

With that said, I hope when he does retire(hopefully not any time soon). I hope he retires as a Denver Bronco and doesn't give the joke of an owner the satisfaction of a one day contract to retire as a Colt.



But as to "going in as" This isn't baseball.

[Mr Bojangles]

Winning 2 is the only way he would even think about it.

So we're all in agreement.......He'll go in as a Colt.:thumb:

[gorky]

There is very little doubt he will go in as a Colt.