Peyton Manning news, With one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history now on the open market, one thing is certain: There’s going to be a mad scramble that would make Fran Tarkenton proud.

Peyton Manning’s long expected departure from the Indianapolis Colts finally became a reality Wednesday. Beginning immediately, there will be a derby for the soon-to-be-36-year-old’s services.

Based on my conversations with numerous general managers and other league insiders, I’ve got a list of a dozen viable suitors. At this early stage, I don’t think anyone, even Manning himself, knows where he’ll end up.

However, given the specifics of his situation – coming off neck-fusion surgery; desperately seeking a second Super Bowl ring; accustomed to and intent upon having full control of the offense he runs – I can tell you where Manning should go when all is said and done.


Peyton Manning is 16-2 against the Texans.
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I’m sure he’ll pay close attention to this list, and that he’ll thank me after he signs. In the meantime, get ready for one of the most closely followed recruiting efforts in the history of free agency.

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