Indianapolis Colts Rumors: Peyton Manning Trade Is Wise Move

Trading Peyton Manning is not the popular move in Indianapolis, but it is indeed the wisest. 

Rumors have been floating that the end of the Peyton Manning era in Indy is far closer than most would like. Reggie Hayes of The Boston Herald reports owner Jim Irsay is not completely sold on putting someone like Andrew Luck on the bench. 

That could mean that Manning may be on his way out. That brings us to an interview that Manning's father Archie had with Yahoo Sports' Criag Shemon this week. You can listen to the audio here. 

The two talk about a great many thing, but most importantly cover how Jim Irsay had stated he would never trade Peyton and would rather release him. On top of that, Archie put some doubt into the health of his son. 

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I don't know. I think he is working real hard. Peyton wants to play. Um, its just, uh, he's got a good attitude about it and he's just trying to get his health back. He is getting better and we’ll just have to wait and see.

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This brings us to a team that would jump at the chance of working with the Colts' legendary quarterback. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New York Jets are not a bad option for Manning, especially if he is released. 

There is no reason that the Colts should let years of glory leave the field in Indianapolis without receiving anything back in return. 

They will get Luck. The question of who the next QB to lead the Colts into the future has been answered. 

It's now clear that other teams would love to have a player like Manning, despite issues stemming from his lingering neck issue. 

If the Colts are flirting with life without Manning, it is more beneficial to nab a trade prior to the draft to infuse this franchise with youth. It will be hard to see Manning on another team, but the day he would leave was going to come anyway. 

The Colts have to get something when you consider they have one of the greatest quarterbacks in history as a trade chip. To lose that for nothing would be irresponsible. 

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