The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Appearing on SportsCenter Monday morning, ESPN insider Adam Schefter stated repeatedly that Manning won’t be taking any more free agent visits. Schefter explained that Manning “does not want to make this into a Reggie White tour,” and is already familiar with the Dolphins’ facility because the Colts used it during their two Super Bowl appearances in Miami.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Schefter called the Broncos the “favorites,” while acknowledging that the Cardinals are still “in contention.” The Dolphins seem to have been pushed to the backburner, though, since the South Florida frenzy that left Manning wary of joining the team. Also worth noting, Mike Berardino of the Sun Sentinel writes that WR Brandon Marshall could be a drag on the Dolphins’ pursuit of Manning, given his reputation for being difficult to deal with. ... Meanwhile, the fact that Manning is also done with visits suggests other interested teams like the Titans are not being given serious consideration. While things can change at any moment, but the Broncos and Cardinals are the clear-cut frontrunners to sign Manning at this point, with Denver possessing a slight edge. ... As for the timetable? ESPN's Chris Mortensen said this morning he’d be “shocked” if Manning picked a new team by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. opening of free agency, and even went so far as to suggest Manning may not sign with a team at all this week. ... Stay tuned.
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