Peyton Manning Saga: Why The Indianapolis Colts Should Part Ways…But Won’t

March 7, 2011   ·   Mike Stanger   ·   Jump to comments

He is Peyton Manning, the face of the Indianapolis Colts franchise. He's on pace to break many NFL passing records. He has been the highest-paid player in the NFL and, as a free agent, will command another huge contract.
So, naturally, the best course of action the Colts should take with him is to shake his hand, thank him for the memories and bid him "adieu."
Am I mad for harboring such thoughts? Mad, yes. Insane? No. In fact, I am quite lucid in thinking the Colts should let Peyton go.
 
Why should ownership let Manning go?
First of all, let's start with Manning's age. He'll be 35 at the start of next season.
The track record is unremarkable with NFL quarterbacks after the age of 35. All the greats—Unitas, Montana, Marino and Favre—started to decline after age 35. 
Are there exceptions?  Yes. 
Kurt Warner led the Cardinals to a Super Bowl at the age of 37. He retired from football two years later.
John Elway...

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