Apparently the Indianapolis Colts have released star quarterback Peyton Manning. This all but signals that the Colts will select Andrew Luck with the first pick in the NFL Draft next month, but is this a smart move? I say no. They're entrusting the direction the franchise in some kid from Stanford. Why release Manning? Keep Manning to be a mentor for Luck. Yes, Manning's age and his recent onset of injuries are warning signs that the 14-year vet is reaching the end of his very decorated career, but 1) he just signed a 5-year contract last year. Cutting him now means you have less money to find a suitable backup for Luck should something happen (we all know Kerry Collins is worthless) and 2) HE'S PEYTON FUCKING MANNING.All that aside, the biggest question now is who will land the 36-year old QB? Some teams who are interested in his services include the Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets (What? Already giving up on Mark Sanchez?). Where will Manning fall? What does Manning's free agent status mean for Matt Flynn? (Who?)
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