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El Supremo

(20,365 posts)
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 03:12 PM Mar 2012

Farty Niners are back in the chase for Manning!

Peyton Manning reportedly works out for 49ers' Harbaugh

A surprise suitor has entered the sweepstakes for four-time MVP Peyton Manning's services: the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL Network's Michael Lombardi confirmed an ESPN report that Manning was evaluated by 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman on Tuesday, though it was not reported exactly where the meeting took place. ESPN also reported that the 49ers had Manning undergo a medical examination on Wednesday.

Until Friday, it had been assumed that only four teams were seriously in the hunt for Manning, including the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals.

ESPN reports that the Cardinals have been advised that they are no longer a consideration to become Manning's next team....

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827a5f69/article/peyton-manning-reportedly-works-out-for-49ers-harbaugh?module=HP11_headline_stack
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Farty Niners are back in the chase for Manning! (Original Post) El Supremo Mar 2012 OP
Arizona is now out?? RockaFowler Mar 2012 #1
Kolb made it through the deadline 23 minutes ago JonLP24 Mar 2012 #3
I hear Jerrah and the boys are also in the mix. madinmaryland Mar 2012 #2
From your Canadian contacts, no doubt. n/m El Supremo Mar 2012 #5
Well they do have my favourite colours!! madinmaryland Mar 2012 #7
Cardinals' fans are tearing each other apart due to this news JonLP24 Mar 2012 #4
WTF? They denied interest in Manning from the outset Auggie Mar 2012 #6
Alex Smith can now commiserate with Timmy Tebow. El Supremo Mar 2012 #8
Hah! Auggie Mar 2012 #9
Same agent as Timmy! El Supremo Mar 2012 #10
Timmy is going to be pitching for the Rockies this year?? madinmaryland Mar 2012 #11
Will Manning's back up at Tennessee be quarterbacking the Broncos? El Supremo Mar 2012 #12
Timmy will be pitching for the triple A team in Nashville? madinmaryland Mar 2012 #13

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
3. Kolb made it through the deadline 23 minutes ago
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 04:24 PM
Mar 2012

I think with that report out the Cardinals needed a sure answer before heading into it. I think now that Kolb is still on roster they're officially out.

El Supremo

(20,365 posts)
5. From your Canadian contacts, no doubt. n/m
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 04:38 PM
Mar 2012

The Cowpies now have Kyle Orton! Why would they need Manning?

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
4. Cardinals' fans are tearing each other apart due to this news
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 04:27 PM
Mar 2012

Quote:
Originally Posted by MattTodd89 View Post
**** you

There's really no need to take it that far.

http://forums.azcardinals.com/showthread.php?t=60529

Auggie

(31,177 posts)
9. Hah!
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 07:28 PM
Mar 2012

No. And Smith and Manning share the same agent.

Ya' know, Smith could also end up in ... Denver.

El Supremo

(20,365 posts)
12. Will Manning's back up at Tennessee be quarterbacking the Broncos?
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 09:21 PM
Mar 2012

Same ridiculous assumption.

You don't know who I mean, do you?

madinmaryland

(64,933 posts)
13. Timmy will be pitching for the triple A team in Nashville?
Fri Mar 16, 2012, 11:53 PM
Mar 2012


I always thought you and Upton were related.

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