Peyton Manning Has Reggie Miller In His Corner

by Tom Lewis on Jan 27, 2012 2:30 PM EST in Indiana Pacers News

LOS ANGELES CA - FEBRUARY 19: Former NBA player Reggie Miller now an analyst for TNT sits courtside during NBA All-Star Saturday night presented by State Farm at Staples Center on February 19 2011 in Los Angeles California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Parting with Peyton Manning is not such sweet sorrow for the Indianapolis Colts.

Through an incredible string of circumstances (Manning signs huge deal, Manning neck worse than expected, Andrew Luck goes back to school last year, Colts "earn" first pick in draft...), the legendary quarterback won't be playing with the Colts anymore. The answer to any equation with the variables in play seems to point to that same thing.

Unfortunately, Manning and owner Jim Irsay are having issues letting go and dealing with the situation. Hopefully they'll step away from the mics and find a way to work through the situation and bring it to a proper conclusion or at least as proper as possible.

It is tough, though thinking there won't be a big celebration to send Manning off the Lucas Oil Stadium field and into retirement in a Colts' uniform and of course, no Bentley like Reggie Miller was given at his well-done send off. Speaking of Reggie, this situation pains him too and he let it be known that he's with "Team Peyton" no matter what happens.

Its no secret who's I'm rooting for, I'm on Team Peyton. Get stronger, bigger, faster Superman... I know you heart is with da Colts,

but they wanna trip, may have to take your talents elsewhere... I know what you have done for that city, good luck my good friend...

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Reggie and Peyton are equal parts my heroes

Reggie was my childhood hero, Peyton has filled that role through my teen years and adulthood. Since I’m no longer allowed to post at the Colts blog, I will present my premature, say-it-ain’t-so farewell to PM here. Goodbye Peyton. You are the best.

That said, being friends with him isn’t necessarily a glowing endorsement of Reggie’s character. Remember, PM kicks it with Tiger Woods. Just sayin…

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by LukeNukem on Jan 27, 2012 3:44 PM EST reply actions

Reggie is by far my favorite Indiana sports personality, present or past

But he should stick to basketball. Just because the Colts may/may not cut him (probably will), they are far from “tripping.”

I love Peyton Manning, he has given me some of my fondest sports memories with my friends and family. I want him to stay around just as much as anyone else. But, everyone in the media and the fans blaming Irsay and the organization for this situation is ridiculous. Peyton is going to be just as responsible for this end as anyone else. He is not the selfless hero that is being cast aside. I would venture to say that if Peyton leaves, it’ll be more because he wants to go somewhere to pursue a championship more than it’ll be Irsay moving on.

Fact of the matter is, if you want to win, you have Peyton Manning on your team, regardless of cap implications. Irsay knows that. But it’s not just his decision. It’s a mutual decision, and if #18 wants to walk now, we owe him that opportunity. But don’t jump on Irsay and the team when it happens, because that’s not fair.

by SunnyD1988 on Jan 27, 2012 3:48 PM EST reply actions