According to Skip Bayless, the Colts made a huge mistake picking Luck instead of keeping Peyton.
I'd agree. Although I wouldn't call it huge. I think you take Manning + the value of the Luck pick in trades and they're set up for a Superbowl right away.
I swear a few weeks ago, I didn't think we would see the Bengals again. But this freefall has been happening for awhile. Oh well. Lets beat the Bengals again and head to Foxboro to get crushed again.
you'd agree that keeping Manning was a good idea over picking a guy that will likely have an outstanding 15+ year career barring any significant injuries?
Colts did the right thing though it was a tough decision due to Manning being the Colts for so long. An almost guaranteed franchise QB falling into your lap is impossible to pass up.
Exactly. These guys don't come out every year otherwise the league would be filled with great QBs which it clearly isn't. Luck, and RGIII for that matter, are QBs you just can't miss out on if you have the chance to take them. It was the same way with Manning when he was drafted. I'm so happy right now that we have another franchise QB that can carry us for years and didn't end up with a guy like Sanchez or Gabbert that just fails on all medium level expectations.
Luck as a rookie led the team to 11 wins and getting rid of Manning for him was a mistake? Ha. Luck is only going to get better. Peyton is only going to get older. Luck will have a dynasty in Indy if all goes right. They improve their Oline and get a few more pieces on Defense and they will be the best team in the AFC in three years. With Peyton, they would have to hope to find a QB as good as Luck in a few years, and that would be hard. They had the number 1 pick and the right player for that pick. The only mistake Indy made in my opinion is that they cut Manning instead of trading him for a couple of pieces.
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