The Facts: Following up on the ongoing saga. ... An NFL source says Miami is on the short list of teams Manning would like to play for when/if the Colts release him to avoid paying a $28 million bonus, which is due on March 8. Manning and his wife own a condo on South Beach and a source said they'd love to relocate to South Florida if the fit is right. A second source confirmed Manning's interest in the Dolphins.
Diehards Line:Playing for the Dolphins would allow Manning to remain in the AFC, and the Colts are on Miami's schedule next season, which is an added bonus. Meanwhile, as Sun-Sentinel staffer Omar Kelly notes, Dolphins owner Steve Ross has openly pledged to do everything in his power to land a franchise quarterback this offseason, and recent reports have indicated Manning is at the top of the team's list of targets, which also includes Green Bay backup Matt Flynn, who has learned under new Dolphins HC Joe Philbin the past four seasons. ... So, the story continues despite the claims by Manning and the Colts that the focus this week should be on the Super Bowl. We'll also note, that this story wouldn't be out there if somebody in Manning's camp wasn't putting it out there. This isn't happening by accident. ... So stay tuned. We suspect there's more to come.