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

[gbgary]

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

fixed.

[Fosco33]

Brett can stop poking his Manning bobblehead with pins now.

If this is getting to the chronic stage, it will impact his career stats, too.

Betcha this would also sideline Brent from joining a team midseason too.

[Teamcheez1]

Brett can stop poking his Manning bobblehead with pins now.

As much as I have disliked Favre's behavior the last few years, I am glad he will keep the record for consecutive games played. It makes me proud to think he accomplished a streak, that may remain unbroken, as a Packer.

[vince]

http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball

Report: Manning could miss season
Peyton Manning, QB, IND
4:08 PM

News: WDNE-AM in Indianapolis is reporting that Colts QB Peyton Manning has undergone another surgical procedure on his neck and is in danger of missing the season. This is the second radio report from Indianapolis in less than a week that has suggested that Manning will not play in 2011. Manning has been ruled out for Week 1 at Houston already as he has not rehabbed quickly enough from neck surgery in May. "It will be tough not to be out there playing for the organization and our fans," Manning said regarding missing Week 1, per ESPN. "I simply am not healthy enough to play."

Analysis: As we've been saying for days, Fantasy owners should have a backup plan in place for Manning. For Week 1, we like Colt McCoy (vs. Cincinnati), Kevin Kolb (vs. Carolina), Kyle Orton (vs. Oakland) and of course Collins (at Houston). Potential long-term replacements for Manning include Donovan McNabb, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Chad Henne, Matt Hasselbeck and naturally Collins. None of these quarterbacks come close to Manning in talent but they'll actually play whereas Manning might not. We'll keep you posted.

[Deputy Nutz]

Favre would have played.

[mraynrand]

I wonder if the second procedure was a spine transplant. People have been saying he's needed one for years.

[Guiness]

Favre would have played.

Very likely would have. Not necessarily a good thing.

[vince]

If this report turns out to be true and Peyton and the Colts flat out lied about the need for and him having the 2nd procedure, that ain't right. If I'm a Colts fan or beat reporter, I'd be interested in getting some answers about why the organization lied to me.

[Guiness]

I wonder what the chances are that this is a career for him? If he's off for an extended period, especially if he sits out the season, it's got to be hard for him to come back, both physically and mentally, at his age.

Sidney Crosby (NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins) is still out from a concussion in January. Listening to reports this summer, I guessed he'd at least miss the beginning of the season, possibly all of it. The Penguins just held a news conference announcing there is no schedule for his return - and the question of retirement raised it's head.

[hoosier]

If this report turns out to be true and Peyton and the Colts flat out lied about the need for and him having the 2nd procedure, that ain't right. If I'm a Colts fan or beat reporter, I'd be interested in getting some answers about why the organization lied to me.

I'm no neurosurgeon but my guess is that they still don't know exactly what is going on and that he is receiving a range of opinions. Among that range the needle may now be pointing toward "season-ending second procedure" but that doesn't necessarily mean they had the same information a week ago. Peyton may have been holding out hope of finding another reputable opinion in favor of more rehab.

[ThunderDan]

Looks like Peyton signed his new contract at the perfect time. $55M guaranteed if he doesn't play a down for the rest of his life.

[Guiness]

Looks like Peyton signed his new contract at the perfect time. $55M guaranteed if he doesn't play a down for the rest of his life.

Yup, he sure did. If worst case were to happen, he doesn't play, collects and it counts against the cap Indy is in cap hell for a few years.

Is that actually how it would work?

[smuggler]

If they cut him during this season, all the accelerated seasons of bonus would all apply to the 2012 cap.

However, they could appeal to the league for relief if this happened, since that would be ~$45m in one season! Gaww!

[mraynrand]

Peyton, bro, you ain't never gonna play again!



Bro, you got 55M guaranteed coming!

[Joemailman]

They would put him on IR for this year. Not sure what their options would be in the future.