Manning rides to Denver

The decision was made this morning, and Peyton Manning is finalizing his contract with the Denver Broncos.

There is a video on NFL.com here.


The Broncos are reportedly trying to trade Tim Tebow, and whether he will be a Bronco in 2012 after creating a great deal of excitement in 2011 for the organization is still up in the air.

I think the Broncos and Tebow could both benefit if Tebow had some time to learn from one of the best ever at the position.

Manning missed all of the 2011 season with a neck injury, but everyone who has seen him throw recently says he is ready to go. For the Broncos, that's good news, as Manning could run the offense from under center. No Bronco receiver had 700 or more receiving yards last season.

That's about to change in 2012.

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Eddie Royal to Washington

Broncos wide receiver/punt returner Eddie Royal has left the team to sign a two year deal worth $12 million with the Washington Redskins.  This move rejoins Royal with head coach Mike Shanahan who drafted Royal out of Virginia Tech in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.  Eddie Royal had career highs in receptions (91), yards (980), and touchdowns (5) in '08, his rookie year.  This fan favorite of Denver may have left Denver since he wanted to catch balls instead of block for the run game 80% of the time with Denver having a heavy run first approach.  Royal will join Josh Morgan, formerly of the 49ers, and Pierre Garcon, formerly of the Colts, who also signed with Washington to help strengthen the wide receiver position that only has Santana Moss as a clear cut reliable receiver.  I wish Royal well in his time in Washington and wonder how well he and RGIII will connect.

Denver franchises Prater

The Denver Broncos used their franchise tag on kicker Matt Prater.  Prater was key in the Broncos six game win streak as he made two game-tying field goals and four game-winning field goals.