Peyton “looked real good” throwing to new Broncos teammates

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Peyton “looked real good” throwing to new Broncos teammates
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 26, 2012, 3:53 PM EDT


As he settles in with the Broncos, Peyton Manning is learning the rules of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, including that he can work out with teammates, but only away from the team’s facilities and outside the watchful eyes of the coaches. And that’s exactly what Manning did today.

Lindsay H. Jones of the Denver Post reports that Manning took snaps from center J.D. Walton and threw passes to wide receiver Eric Decker and tight end Julius Thomas during a session at a Denver-area high school, and afterward Decker said he liked what he saw.

“He looked real good, though he probably won’t admit that he’s feeling good or feeling back to the way he wants to be,” Decker said.

Decker said Manning is trying to get comfortable with his new teammates now, and that the players who were on the roster last year are talking to him about the offensive concepts the Broncos employed — even though the offense will be quite a bit different with Manning running it in 2012.

“Just some drill work, talking through stuff, so he gets familiar with the verbage and the calls,” Decker said. “The biggest thing is he wanted to get a feel for us, and a feel for being under center.”

The Denver Post published 23 photos from today’s session. To the extent that you can tell anything from a still photo of a guy throwing a pass in sweats and a T-shirt, Manning looks pretty much like he has always looked.

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He looks pretty thin to me...not that I've looked at any comparison pictures.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

You can't judge anything by still photos. I'd rather see video of him throwing...

I'd rather see him in an actual game situation

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by loochy

I'd rather see him in an actual game situation

Latest rumor is that the Broncos may open up SNF with the Steelers in week 1. I don't think I'm a fan of that at all.

Obviously, the last time the Steelers were in Denver, Tebow defeated them. It's going to take a few weeks of live action to work out the kinks with the new offense and I'd really like to not see that defense against Manning in week 1.

But, if it sets up like that... so be it. Can't really ask for a stronger test right out of the gate. And, the entire Broncos' nation will be near puking each time Manning drops back and a pass rush ensues.

[Quesadilla Joe]

On Thursday, back in Raleigh, 95 more throws with Cutcliffe. Broncos staff came to watch Friday's 55-pass workout. How did he look? "With Peyton, his release time is important, and that's right on target now," said Cutcliffe. "His velocity is right on. His arm slot is right on. His accuracy's amazing. Obviously I'm close to him, but I've watched him throw for almost 20 years now, and I'm really excited about what I think is going to happen. He's going to be great when he needs to be great."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...23/4/index.htm

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Latest rumor is that the Broncos may open up SNF with the Steelers in week 1. I don't think I'm a fan of that at all.

Obviously, the last time the Steelers were in Denver, Tebow defeated them. It's going to take a few weeks of live action to work out the kinks with the new offense and I'd really like to not see that defense against Manning in week 1.

But, if it sets up like that... so be it. Can't really ask for a stronger test right out of the gate. And, the entire Broncos' nation will be near puking each time Manning drops back and a pass rush ensues.

For your sake, I hope your O-line coach does a hell of a job in training camp.

[Sofa King]

Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

On Thursday, back in Raleigh, 95 more throws with Cutcliffe. Broncos staff came to watch Friday's 55-pass workout. How did he look? "With Peyton, his release time is important, and that's right on target now," said Cutcliffe. "His velocity is right on. His arm slot is right on. His accuracy's amazing. Obviously I'm close to him, but I've watched him throw for almost 20 years now, and I'm really excited about what I think is going to happen. He's going to be great when he needs to be great."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...23/4/index.htm

Sorry man. The team is going to need him more than the 3 games he plays healthy before he IR's.

[Epic Fail 007]

Originally Posted by loochy

now Peyton Manning = Chad Pennington with a better football brain.

Dude, that Denver O-line had better protect him well because he's going to break in half when he gets hit.

You are dead on.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Originally Posted by Sofa King

Sorry man. The team is going to need him more than the 3 games he plays healthy before he IR's.

He's like Jason in Friday the 13th. Don't think he's dead. He probably isn't...

[loochy]

Originally Posted by eric007

You are dead on.

coming from you, i dont know if that counts as a compliment or an insult

[Sofa King]

Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

He's like Jason in Friday the 13th. Don't think he's dead. He probably isn't...

Yeah, but he loses in the end every time.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Originally Posted by Sofa King

Yeah, but he loses in the end every time.

God I hope so. Seriously, I do think a diminished Payton Manning is still better than a LOT of QB's in this league, especially ours. He's never shown anything but toughness, smarts and ability. I gotta see him in a game to feel like he's not going to be his old Chief-owning self.

But I DO think that it will take a lot of time for him to even come close to replicating his production that he had in Coltville. First, it was HIS offense which he built over the course of like 13 seasons. It'll be pretty hard to just make that happen in Dungver over night. Second, it's a different world in Dungver, and the AFC West teams play each other tough regardless. I don't think it'll be much like what he's used to.

That's all I got. I hope he struggles mightily and winds up sucking balls. I just don't think that'll be the case.

[BigChiefFan]

Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

On Thursday, back in Raleigh, 95 more throws with Cutcliffe. Broncos staff came to watch Friday's 55-pass workout. How did he look? "With Peyton, his release time is important, and that's right on target now," said Cutcliffe. "His velocity is right on. His arm slot is right on. His accuracy's amazing. Obviously I'm close to him, but I've watched him throw for almost 20 years now, and I'm really excited about what I think is going to happen. He's going to be great when he needs to be great."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...23/4/index.htm

"the rules of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, including that he can work out with teammates, but only away from the team’s facilities and outside the watchful eyes of the coaches"

How in the Hell did Harbaugh get go see him?

[-King-]

I really wish we were playing them week 1. Just send Hali Houston and Bailey every play. See how long that neck holds up.
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[-King-]

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

"the rules of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, including that he can work out with teammates, but only away from the team’s facilities and outside the watchful eyes of the coaches"

How in the Hell did Harbaugh get go see him?

Because he was a free agent...
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[loochy]

Originally Posted by -King-

I really wish we were playing them week 1. Just send Hali Houston and Bailey every play. See how long that neck holds up.
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but dont pay them any money for it because that would be bad

[Chronic]

Show a wide screen film on that MF'er's forehead

Break a b*tch neck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBb35VGOFRY