LABills08 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Per everyone: @AdamSchefter As @mortreport reported on Sat edition of NFL Countdown, Colts plan to use the No. 1 pick on Stanford QB Andrew Luck. Cruel that Colts are able to draft Manning #1 overall, and then able to draft the second coming of Manning #1 overall the very instant that Peyton's career starts to wind down. So it goes.
LABills08 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Shock! The news isn't that they are taking him, I think the news is that there is a good chance Peyton is on his way out. Edited January 7, 2012 by Union2008
Rico Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 They should let P-Gump play in the regular season & then start Luck in the playoffs.
gobillsinytown Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 So I guess that answers the question as to who wanted to keep Manning and not draft Luck......Polian.
Mike in Syracuse Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Is there anyone that doesn't have Andrew Luck slated as a first ballot hall of famer? This kid is getting so much praise, is there anyone that believes he isn't the second coming?
RealityCheck Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 So I guess that answers the question as to who wanted to keep Manning and not draft Luck......Polian. It still does not mean that Polian did not want Luck. 2-14 has a little to do with it also.
Mr. WEO Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 The news isn't that they are taking him, I think the news is that there is a good chance Peyton is on his way out. It will be news to at least one poster here...
Ted William's frozen head Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 So I guess that answers the question as to who wanted to keep Manning and not draft Luck......Polian. I'd have a good chuckle if Luck turns out to be a bust...
The Senator Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Is there anyone that doesn't have Andrew Luck slated as a first ballot hall of famer? This kid is getting so much praise, is there anyone that believes he isn't the second coming? You mean aside from you, me, and Bill Polian? BP likely intended to trade Luck to the Browns/Bucs/Redskins for 5 or 6 round one/round two picks over the next several years, and then draft RG3 or Brandon Weeden. (And it would be the right move!)
pandamonium Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Per everyone: @AdamSchefter As @mortreport reported on Sat edition of NFL Countdown, Colts plan to use the No. 1 pick on Stanford QB Andrew Luck. Cruel that Colts are able to draft Manning #1 overall, and then able to draft the second coming of Manning #1 overall the very instant that Peyton's career starts to wind down. So it goes. ... which is why the Bills should NEVER pass on a potential franchise QB, even if they have to stretch to get him. I guarantee you the Colts will make the playoffs more often than not with Luck at the helm just like they have with Manning. Why can't we pick up a Franchise QB (not Fitz) that can do the same. All of the elite QBs are in the playoffs and usually make it year in and year out. And where are the Bills come January year in and year out - watching the playoffs with their 2nd tier QBs.
The Big Cat Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Is there anyone that doesn't have Andrew Luck slated as a first ballot hall of famer? This kid is getting so much praise, is there anyone that believes he isn't the second coming? Me.
BRAWNDO Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 You mean aside from you, me, and Bill Polian? BP likely intended to trade Luck to the Browns/Bucs/Redskins for 5 or 6 round one/round two picks over the next several years, and then draft RG3 or Brandon Weeden. (And it would be the right move!) And they would have spend those draft choices rebuilding the Colts roster.
Captain Hindsight Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Is there anyone that doesn't have Andrew Luck slated as a first ballot hall of famer? This kid is getting so much praise, is there anyone that believes he isn't the second coming? Me for starters... hell be a fine player and a ten year starter, but that team is bad and he might struggle a few years from now
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) ... which is why the Bills should NEVER pass on a potential franchise QB, even if they have to stretch to get him. I guarantee you the Colts will make the playoffs more often than not with Luck at the helm just like they have with Manning. Why can't we pick up a Franchise QB (not Fitz) that can do the same. All of the elite QBs are in the playoffs and usually make it year in and year out. And where are the Bills come January year in and year out - watching the playoffs with their 2nd tier QBs. Not being a dyck but just can't remember, when was the last time the Bills had a shot (not allowing for hypothetical trade-up scenarios) at a franchise quarterback? Have the Bills recently passed over a QB that has become a franchise quarterback? Come to think of it, in recent times, how many times has a team moved up in the first round to nab their franchise quarterback? I will say, kudos to the Jets for making a bold move up for Sanchez… however it ends up. Edited January 8, 2012 by San Jose Bills Fan
starrymessenger Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 So I guess that answers the question as to who wanted to keep Manning and not draft Luck......Polian. Good point.
flmike Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 That's exactly right. The Bills have not been in a position to grab a great QB because they have been pretty rare lately. We had the frickin' no. 3 pick last year, but it was a lean year for top QBs. I'm glad we got a beast DT, though. Just have to keep turning over rocks in the later rounds. Might get lucky like NE did.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 So I guess that answers the question as to who wanted to keep Manning and not draft Luck......Polian. Maybe I'm being thick but I think it's way too early to assume this. There's more cards to play for each side. The contract could be re-negotiated. I still feel Polian was let go because of the past, not the future.
Ramius Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Is there anyone that doesn't have Andrew Luck slated as a first ballot hall of famer? This kid is getting so much praise, is there anyone that believes he isn't the second coming? I'm actively rooting for Luck to be a horrible bust. I'm over the ridiculous hype he's getting. I really do hope he sucks.
Wayne Cubed Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Not being a dyck but just can't remember, when was the last time the Bills had a shot (not allowing for hypothetical trade-up scenarios) at a franchise quarterback? Have the Bills recently passed over a QB that has become a franchise quarterback? Come to think of it, in recent times, how many times has a team moved up in the first round to nab their franchise quarterback? I will say, kudos to the Jets for making a bold move up for Sanchez… however it ends up. The obvious one, that the Bills and most teams passed up on is Aaron Rodgers. He still went in the first round, just later.
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