NFL and College Football (American Football) Thread

[Soverence]

Originally Posted by Samari

49ers have emerged as candidate in the Peyton Manning sweepstakes. Apparently he had a workout with Harbaugh and company Tuesday.

Peyton Manning and Randy Moss? Oh hell yeah make this happen.

I can't see Manning heading to the 49ers, well Alex Smith may not be a Peyton Manning, Smith is coming off of his best season so far and Harbaugh has always been very supporting and for Alex.

[Samari]

Originally Posted by Soverence

I can't see Manning heading to the 49ers, well Alex Smith may not be a Peyton Manning, Smith is coming off of his best season so far and Harbaugh has always been very supporting and for Alex.

Alex hasn't signed his deal though. So the 49ers can't just wait around.

And although Harbaugh has been supportive of Alex, business is business. 49ers need to start looking at other options of Alex isn't going to sign his deal that is on the table from the 49ers.

[Last Sinner]

Manning told Miami he will no longer consider them a team he would play for.

Miami are one step away from their third strike. Flynn is their only option left, but I seriously doubt they'll get him. Flynn spent extra time meeting Seattle and we all know how much extra time made Mario Williams decide to go to Buffalo without even meeting the rest. Seattle offer legit playoff spots, a young roster. Miami lost their best receiver. It's hard to go against Seattle in that logic. And considering Cleveland look the most likely to get Tannehill since Indy will get Luck and Washington getting RG3, the Dolphins look even more out of water in a town where the Heat and Marlins are starstruck.

Arizona have also confirmed themselves out of the running.

And I did say about a week ago the 49ers would have a shot at Manning. They're also speaking to Brandon Lloyd and Mario Manningham regarding WRs in case Manning doesn't happen. I did recall the 49ers had considerable cap space this pre-season, but after Rodgers, wondering if they have enough left to get Manning.

So we're down to three. Broncos, Titans, 49ers. 49ers are easily the most playoff-suited team. Titans in a state that loves Peyton. Broncos have improved big time lately.

Myers re-sigmed with Houston. Arian Foster will be rapt.

[Samari]

Originally Posted by Last Sinner

And I did say about a week ago the 49ers would have a shot at Manning. They're also speaking to Brandon Lloyd and Mario Manningham regarding WRs in case Manning doesn't happen. I did recall the 49ers had considerable cap space this pre-season, but after Rodgers, wondering if they have enough left to get Manning.

This was talked about today in a few local media outlets. It won't be a problem to sign Manning or offer him the contract he wants if Manning decides he wants to come here.

[Dilla]

Miami is probably going to reach for Ryan Tannehill if this keeps up.

[Last Sinner]

Manning said Monday-Tuesday US time is when he will make his decision. He's done a workout with the Broncos and 49ers, Titans one scheduled. Once Manning makes his mind up, Flynn and the like will probably make theirs.

Well, where Tannehill goes really depends on what Cleveland do. Do they go for Richardson now that they let Peyton Hillis go, or do they go for Tannehill and not bank on McCoy? Cleveland get to choose well before Miami do and I don't care what some of those bizarre mock drafts say. Cleveland are getting some offense in the early draft and I'm sure Miami will too.

[wingdarkness]

Originally Posted by Samari

Alex hasn't signed his deal though. So the 49ers can't just wait around.

And although Harbaugh has been supportive of Alex, business is business. 49ers need to start looking at other options of Alex isn't going to sign his deal that is on the table from the 49ers.

Look at that Namekian backpeddle boys...That's pro-technique!

Now it's all good to get Manning.? duh...


If his workouts are of the level San Fran is satisfied with, it's just a waste of breath we could be giving sick kittens to discuss whether or not Allhax Smith even has an argument...Business is business before Smith gets a rotator-cuff rub down in the morning...What are we talking about?

The Nerd will pass to the "Thug" (Moss) for the touchdown?!? ^o^ w00T! Right?

[GDB]

Originally Posted by Samari

Alex hasn't signed his deal though. So the 49ers can't just wait around.

And although Harbaugh has been supportive of Alex, business is business. 49ers need to start looking at other options of Alex isn't going to sign his deal that is on the table from the 49ers.

If only they had drafted a quarterback in the 2nd round recently...

Originally Posted by Last Sinner

Well, where Tannehill goes really depends on what Cleveland do. Do they go for Richardson now that they let Peyton Hillis go, or do they go for Tannehill and not bank on McCoy? Cleveland get to choose well before Miami do and I don't care what some of those bizarre mock drafts say. Cleveland are getting some offense in the early draft and I'm sure Miami will too.

I really don't see Richardson going in the first two-thirds of the 1st round, if even in the first round. Just look at Ingram last year. Heisman winner, barely squeaks into the first round despite people thinking he'd go high. Why mocks continue to put RBs in the first round, I don't know, let alone putting them so high.

The only way I see Cleveland not taking Blackmon at 4th overall is if the Vikings take him, but they desperately need Kalil to keep their QB from getting mauled.

[Samari]

Originally Posted by wingdarkness

Look at that Namekian backpeddle boys...That's pro-technique!

Now it's all good to get Manning.? duh...


If his workouts are of the level San Fran is satisfied with, it's just a waste of breath we could be giving sick kittens to discuss whether or not Allhax Smith even has an argument...Business is business before Smith gets a rotator-cuff rub down in the morning...What are we talking about?

The Nerd will pass to the "Thug" (Moss) for the touchdown?!? ^o^ w00T! Right?

Namekian backpeddle? God that is a terrible joke. At least make the terms within in the joke connect and have relevance. Not your best work.

What would I even be backpeddling about? Alex not signing his deal means I don't support him as a player anymore? That's awful logic on your part.

Peyton Manning would be an upgrade. Since the 49ers are interested, it would be great if he signs with the ball club. Obviously. If he doesn't, having Alex back wouldn't be that bad as the fallback plan. It's up to Manning though now. Hopefully he decides that he wants to go to a Super Bowl contender. We're obviously the most ready team to get there compared to Denver and Tennessee.

And yes Manning to Moss would be electrifying.

By the way, how is the Saints quarterback situation coming along? How stupid is it that your franchise is dumb enough not to just give Drew Brees his money and get a long term deal working out? You better get on your knees and pray that Mickey Loomis gets his head on straight and/or Brees has a change of heart. He won't play on a 1 year deal though. Chase Daniel isn't going to win you games. Only New Orleans can screw something like this up. And when Peyton Manning signs his deal, he's going to have even more leverage.

Originally Posted by GDB

If only they had drafted a quarterback in the 2nd round recently...

Kaepernick? He still looks raw to me. He didn't look that good in the preseason even for a rookie, but it's not that surprising I guess considering the circumstances (didn't come from a pro style offense and the lockout reduced training camp to like two weeks).

I remember the 49ers wanted Andy Dalton, but Cincinnati snatched him right before we picked him up. So we went with Kaepernick. Hopefully Harbaugh and Baalke didn't get desperate and just grab a quarterback at that time and really had him high up on their board. Not really a fan of Kaepernick's delivery. The velocity on his passes at first glance doesn't seem that impressive and he looks like he's going for the big windup throw whenever he makes a pass.

[GDB]

I dunno if it's still fair to just Kaepernick based on pre-season performance. That was almost a year ago. If we go by that, then Alex Smith definitely shouldn't be starting.

[Elo the Blue]

Originally Posted by GDB

Give us back Haruki!

Well, at least I won't confuse him with Haloti Ngata anymore. Still, sadness.

I liked Haruki, but he's definitely replaceable, along with Zibby.

[Samari]

Originally Posted by GDB

I dunno if it's still fair to just Kaepernick based on pre-season performance. That was almost a year ago. If we go by that, then Alex Smith definitely shouldn't be starting.

I'm talking about his mechanics. They look odd.

[Samari]

49ers sign Mario Manningham. Good pick up.

[Last Sinner]

Originally Posted by Samari

49ers sign Mario Manningham. Good pick up.

It is. His hands may not be the most reliable, but the Superbowl showed he can make the big plays. He'd make a decent #2 WR.

Patriots got Brandon Lloyd. Looks like the WR core has been accounted for in the greater part. Manning and Flynn are pretty much it for the pick of what's left unless I missed someone I shouldn't have.

[Samari]

Originally Posted by Last Sinner

It is. His hands may not be the most reliable, but the Superbowl showed he can make the big plays. He'd make a decent #2 WR.

Patriots got Brandon Lloyd. Looks like the WR core has been accounted for in the greater part. Manning and Flynn are pretty much it for the pick of what's left unless I missed someone I shouldn't have.

Manningham would have been our number one receiver last season and he was the Giants third. That hurt. Moss and Manningham can potentially make a good duo. And you know they'll get a boatload of stats if Peyton Manning signs.

I don't think there is anyone else notable after Peyton Manning and Matt Flynn. Well I guess the third is potentially Alex Smith. Technically he is a free agent. After that only guy I can think of is David Garrard and he didn't even play last season.

[Last Sinner]

I personally think it's between the 49ers and the Titans. Broncos didn't make any additions at WR or the OL to convince Peyton he has the best weapons and protection to offer. The other two have.

[Samari]

Matt Flynn signs with the Seahawks. Three year deal for about $26 million with $10 million guaranteed.

[Dilla]

That's a pretty good deal for the Seahawks. They only committed for three years so if Flynn proves to be a wash, they aren't stuck with him for 7 years.

[GDB]

Yep, and if he turns out to be a stud, Miami once again will have displayed their incompetence.

[Last Sinner]

And the Dolphins get their third strike. They can't sign anyone significant and they lose their equal best offensive weapon. Hilarious.