Originally posted by 80sbaby24:
Originally posted by Jakemall:
Originally posted by 80sbaby24:
Originally posted by Jakemall:
Originally posted by Wodwo:
My only worry would have been:
Denver O-line > 49ers O-line
I still worry about pass protection.
Other than that... Peyton is just a better QB than Alex. I think that's something we can all agree on.
I guess there's the money issue, too. Lulz.
This pretty much sums it up.
It doesnt sum up anything. Why does everyone see Peyton as a guy who has to play behind some elite offensive line rather than a QB who makes his OL better (which is the clearly the case....look at the last two seasons sack numers in INDY as evidence). Peyton identifies blitzes presnap better than maybe anyone who has ever played the game. He would make out OL look way better than Alex makes it look.
Alex has been pretty good against the blitz. So spotting the blitz probably isn't the issue. The line has had issue with straight pressure. This is where mobility > pre-read IMO. A healty 100% Manning certainly would be fine...but the guy out there right now would worry me. I could be wrong and freely admit it...but with our line I am concerned. A little noticed fact, Denver's line wasn't made better this year by Manning. It was amazing last year as well. Maybe another reason Manning chose Denver?
Mobility can be one of two things. One, it could be being able to scramble out of the pocket and avoid the rushers by running away. This is what Alex is pretty good at. The second would be being able to sidestep rushers and move around in the pocket. This is another thing Manning is good at.
So while I agree, Alex is mobile enough to outrun rushers, Manning simply sidesteps them and completes passes down field. Add this skill to his presnap reads, he makes his offensive lines look much better than they are. So I dont think our OL would be the reason Manning wouldnt fit here. At all.
I have not seen Manning do much of that this preseason. Granted, I have not watched more than a little of his seahawks game and the 9er game. What I've noticed is him releasing the ball before taking a hit for the most part.
I think Manning would do well with our offense. In fact, I suspect that he'd do better than Alex even if I am absolutely right about the mobility issue. With that said, what I am concerned about is that he would take more hits with our line than he does with Denvers despite any strength your argument may have. Even if Manning had an edge over Alex in avoiding the rush, our line was one of the most pourous lines of a winning team last season. Meanwhile, Denver was one of the best at pass blocking.One of those hits could end his season or career. I don't think it is worth the risk.