I’m not going to begrudge the Broncos wanting to get Peyton Manning, but if there’s any truth in this article related to signing him without seeing him throw, I mean, WOW.
I’ve heard the arguments that “Peyton at 80% is better than most anyone” but I just don’t believe that. Part of what made Manning great is his arm strength. If he can’t make the throws, then it doesn’t matter what his knowledge is. He flat out won’t be able to get the ball there on time. Talk to Chad Pennington about that, or any of a number of other weaker armed QB’s who were otherwise very competent.