Peyton Manning Rumors: Pros and Cons of Potential Suitors for the QB

It's been the most tracked story for a while now. Where will Peyton Manning play next? Money withstanding, I list the pros and cons of each team that has the most realistic chance of pursuing Peyton. He has several visits in the upcoming days, including today in Denver, followed by Arizona and Miami.  

Keep in mind that it is a definite possibility that Reggie Wayne will go wherever Peyton goes.  Let me know what you agree with and disagree with and who you think is the best fit.  

No. 7: New York Jets

Pros:

1. Good defense

2. Decent running game

3. Decent receiving corps

4. Good tight end

Cons:

1. Tough division

2. Same city Eli plays in

3. Rex Ryan

4. Not the best surrounding tools

Let's be honest, Manning probably isn't joining the Jets, but we'll include them for the sake of argument.  He doesn't want to play in the same city as his brother, and he can find a better offense elsewhere.

No. 6: Washington Redskins

Pros:

1. Proven coach

2. Decent offensive line

3. Decent defense

4. Santana Moss 

Cons:

1. Tough division

2. Not a lot of offensive tools

3. NFC team

4. Outdoor stadium

5. He just won't look good in those colors

This is another long shot, but they've been in the discussion throughout this process. Peyton prefers playing in the AFC over the NFC.

No. 5: Seattle Seahawks

Pros:

1. Weak division

2. Home of the 12th man

3. Good running game

4. Decent defense

5. Good coach

Cons:

1. Mediocre offense besides him

2. Outdoor stadium

3. NFC team

Seattle and Peyton just don't seem like a good fit.  I can't picture him being comfortable there.  Again, he prefers playing in the AFC over the NFC.

No. 4: Kansas City Chiefs

Pros:

1. Weak division

2. Dwayne Bowe

3. Good running game (Charles health pending)

4. Arrowhead Stadium

Cons:

1. Not the best offensive line

2. Not the best defense

3. Outdoor stadium

They do have great receivers in Dwayne Bowe and Jamaal Charles. If healthy, Charles is one of the best pass-catching running backs in the game. However, the less than attractive offensive line and defense will repel Manning.

No. 3: Arizona Cardinals

Pros:

1. Larry Fitzgerald

2. Indoor stadium

3. Weak division

4. Good running game

5. Decent defense

6. Larry Fitzgerald

Cons:

1. NFC team

2. Sketchy offensive line 

Does the thought of Manning to Fitz make anyone else daydream?  The Cardinals have a lot of attractive options, but if they get rid of tackle Levi Brown, the offensive line won't be in too good of shape.  They weren't in too good of shape as it was.  And once again, Arizona is in the NFC.

No. 2: Denver Broncos

Pros:

1. Playoff team

2. Weak division

3. Good defense

4. Good running game

5. Ryan Clady

6. Light air

7. Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker

8. Defensive-minded coach

9. Old college mate Todd Helton lives in the same city

10. He'll look good in those colors

Cons:

1. Not the best offensive cast

2. He and Tim Tebow have the same agency

The Broncos have seemingly come out of nowhere to be one of the most talked about teams in the Manning sweepstakes. A lot of it makes sense and not a lot of it doesn't.  If they can make it to the second round of the playoffs with Tebow then...

No. 1: Miami Dolphins

Pros:

1. Brandon Marshall

2. Good defense

3. Reggie Bush

4. Condo in Miami

5. Reggie Wayne's home

Cons:

1. Tough division

2. Inexperienced head coach

Manning would complete the puzzle for Miami. The only piece they were missing was a legitimate quarterback. There aren't a lot of reasons for him not to sign with Miami, but anything can happen.