The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Appearing on Bill Simmons Bs Report this morning, NFL Network's Mike Lombardi said people who are catching Manning's passes as he rehabs say his passes not only lack velocity but that he cannot throw to his left. "He can't throw the ball across his body, because he doesn't feel it. People that catch the ball for him say he doesn't really have velocity on the ball yet."

Diehards Line:Lombardi is skeptical of any franchise hinging its hopes on Manning. The hope, of course, is that Manning will regain feeling in his arm as the nerve regenerates but nothing is guaranteed. That said, Manning's reported willingness to accept a contract that wouldn't require a great deal of money up front could work in his favor -- especially for team's with the personnel on hand to afford them the flexibility to wait as long as possible before making a decision. Stay tuned.