Peyton Manning Denver Broncos

Peyton Manning Denver Broncos, When Peyton Manning was released by the Indianapolis Colts, the Washington Redskins were ready to give him a hard sell. How far did they get with Manning? Well, a meeting at Coach Mike Shanahan’s home in Denver.

Sports Illustrated’s Peter King has the details; the scene begins with Denver Broncos Vice-President John Elway taking Manning to dinner at a Denver club.

When the Hall of Fame quarterback sat with Manning alone at the club, Elway saw a person “in shock” over being cut and imagined what it would have been like if the Broncos, for whom he played his entire career, had released him after 13 or 14 seasons. “There’s got to be a dagger in your gut right now,” Elway told Manning. “Take your time. Be thorough. Make the right decision, whether it’s us or someone else.”
“I put myself in Peyton’s shoes,” Elway told SI on Sunday night. “No pressure. Don’t give the hard sell. Let the organization speak for itself. I told him that as much as I wanted him to play for the Broncos, I knew it would be stupid if we forced him and it wasn’t a good fit. That’s how I’d feel.”
Midway through the evening Elway received a text telling him the Redskins had just pulled off a huge trade with St. Louis for the second pick in the draft, presumably to take prized Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III. Elway told Manning, “Whoa—Washington just traded for the second pick. Looks like they’ll get RG3.”

Tim Tebow Trade

Tim Tebow Trade, It’s Tebow Time on Broadway.  The New York Jets acquired Tim Tebow from the Denver Broncos today, bringing the polarizing quarterback to a team that just recently gave starter Mark Sanchez a three-year contract extension.

Denver general manager Brian Xanders said the Broncos will receive fourth- and sixth-round draft picks, while New York gets a seventh-rounder — all in 2012. The trade first was reported by Fox Sports.

Tebow, who became expendable when the Broncos signed Peyton Manning to a five-year deal, is expected to complement Sanchez, who received a $40.5-million contract extension, with $20.5 million guaranteed, earlier this month. The Jets also had pursued Manning.

Tebow led the Broncos to the playoffs last season — along the way, beating Sanchez and the Jets, who missed the postseason. But Denver executive John Elway believed Manning gave the team a better chance at winning a championship now.

For the Jets, Tebow is expected to add a versatile dimension to the offense, including running the team’s wildcat package — something new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano enjoys using. He also provides a solid presence in a locker room that was rife with infighting last season — particularly between Sanchez and wide receiver Santonio Holmes.

He also brings with him a flock of fervent fans for reasons that have to do as much with his faith as his football skills. A devout Christian, he’s been a role model since his days at Florida, when he led the Gators to two national titles and captured the Heisman Trophy.