Broncos and Cardinals Good Fits, but Peyton Manning Can't Rule out Dolphins

According to the latest chatter from around the NFL, the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals have moved to the front of the chase for free agent quarterback Peyton Manning. After his visits with those two teams, they have the inside track to sign him. 

Earlier today on Sports Center, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Manning may actually be done with team visits, which would be terrible news for the Miami Dolphins. While the Broncos and Cardinals might be solid fits for the four-time MVP, he shouldn't rule out the Fins.

Of the teams in the Manning chase, I think the Dolphins present the best chance for immediate success. They can surround the 11-time Pro Bowler with a ton of talent on offense, and they might even have a spot on their roster for his long-time partner in crime, receiver Reggie Wayne.

Miami boasts an offense that has a solid running game, solid receivers and a young, talented offensive line.

Reggie Bush is coming off of his first career 1,000-yard season and seems to have finally figured things out as a running back at the NFL level. The Dolphins also boast young running back Daniel Thomas, who will be entering his second season in 2012 and has an incredibly high ceiling. 

At receiver, Miami has the supremely talented Brandon Marshall, who, when focused, can be one of the league's best pass catchers. Davone Bess is also on the roster and he is most dangerous as a slot receiver, which means Wayne could come to town and provide an upgrade as the No. 2 wideout. 

Most importantly, the Dolphins have one of the NFL's best blind side protectors in four-time Pro Bowler Jake Long. They also possess the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft which they could use to further strengthen the offensive line by taking a guy like Iowa's Riley Reiff.

While Manning may not currently have Miami at the top of his list, I think they Dolphins may give him the best chance to get back to a Super Bowl quickly.