Manning Reported to Need a 2nd Neck Procedure - Out Indefinitely

[imscott72]

I stayed away. Didn't want to deal with this all year..

[Joemailman]

Reports are that no surgery is scheduled. However, the recovery is going very slowly. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/69...ng-source-says

[sheepshead]

Either way...it cant be good.

[digitaldean]

According to PFT, Irsay is having a Noon ET news conf. about this.

If Manning is out for longer than 5-6 games, they're screwed. Their first half schedule is:
@Houston, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, @Tampa, KC, @Cincy, @NO and @Tenn.

[smuggler]

w/ Manning that's L, W, L, L, W, W, L, W
w/o Manning that's L, L, L, L, L, W, L, W

It's a difference of two games, but that's the difference between playoffs and no in our league.

[Iron Mike]

He would be in better shape had he used that time off to grow a mustache:

[gbgary]

Howard Green's coach is not an idiot.

lol. yup howard green's coach sent him in there to plaster cassell. good call.

[gbgary]

this is massive news

if manning is done for the year, this takes indy from being a super bowl contender to a joke

and the number one pick perhaps. ouch.

[digitaldean]

Press release from Colts on Manning (courtesy of Adam Schefter of ESPN via Twitter)

In response to a number of media inquiries, the Colts issue the following update on Peyton Manning’s status:


During the last week, the rate of improvement in Peyton’s rehabilitation process slowed. Over the weekend Peyton experienced soreness in his back. It was originally thought to be a normal reaction to his rehabilitation regimen. When the soreness persisted, the Colts medical team decided to initiate diagnostic tests and to consult with a number of specialists around the country who have been involved in Peyton’s case from the outset. That process continues. As a result of the most recent development the doctors have decided that Peyton will not practice. His participation therefore, in Sunday’s game versus Houston will likely be doubtful. We will update his playing status as required by NFL policy as the week goes on.

At the conclusion of the diagnostic process, if there are any new developments in the prognosis which we outlined for Peyton at the start of training camp we will report them. As of now Peyton continues to deal with a complicated neurological recovery, the end date of which is unpredictable.


As was stated at the outset, it serves no useful purpose to speculate about hypothetical outcomes. When and if there are concrete medical facts to report we will do so.
We appreciate your consideration in this matter.
_____________

In other words, he ain't playin' this week, and if he's playing after this week...don't call us, we'll call you.

[woodbuck27]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-colts-manning

25 Minutes ago....

Colts say Manning doubtful for Sunday’s opener

[pbmax]

The Packers had at least a part in getting at least 3 coaches fired last year. Favre helped with the glorious 4th so that counts too.

Perhaps we'll chalk up Todd Haley as the first one for 2011.

In a very terrible way that does not reflect well on me, that was a lot of fun.

[pbmax]

I drafted Manning and Cassell in FF, and Cassell may miss week 1 with bruised ribs thanks to Howard Green (and his idiot coach). I've picked up Mark Sanchez.

Joemailman, this link is for you (and the short version is "good decision"):

http://smartfootball.com/gameplanning/what-impact-will-tom-moore-have-on-the-new-york-jets-offense

[Partial]

Sucks for Manning. On an unrelated note, it will be a very long time before the Gunslinger's streak is touched now.

[pbmax]

Who knows which reporter's sources are correct, or which sources either one is even talking to, but I will say this. I wouldn't put it past Mortensen and ESPN for a second to be up Manning's jockstrap trying to spin and quell speculation because Manning hasn't accepted this medical opinion yet.

Just about everyone has Peyton being slowed in rehab and removed from practice. The iffy stuff is like OP's source, that doctor's that think he might need more work. According to the Colts, nothing is definite yet. Which of course, probably means it's 2 days away.

[pbmax]

Sucks for Manning. On an unrelated note, it will be a very long time before the Gunslinger's streak is touched now.

Brett can stop poking his Manning bobblehead with pins now.