per ESPN: Manning might not meet with Dolphins

[Dave Gray]

If Tebow ends up being the Dolphins QB, I'm going to absolutely lose my mind.

Yeah.  I just bought season tickets.  That would be an interesting exercise in keeping my sanity.  Although it might drive up the re-sale value.

[MikeO]

If Peyton goes to Denver I think Jacksonville saves their franchise by trading for Tebow. The word "BLACKOUT" will never be mentioned again in the city of Jacksonville. And they know that!

And while a few players and our GM have thrown passive aggressive jabs at Matt Moore this offseason if Tebow is on the Dolphins then Moore becomes the most popular player in Miami since Marino!

[Dave Gray]

I would like to see Tebow in Jacksonville, actually.  I think it makes sense for everyone involved.  He can probably help their franchise in terms of wins, they love the guy, and they'll sell tickets.  ...and he won't be on the Fins.

[MikeO]

I would like to see Tebow in Jacksonville, actually.  I think it makes sense for everyone involved.  He can probably help their franchise in terms of wins, they love the guy, and they'll sell tickets.  ...and he won't be on the Fins.

Mort on ESPN just reported Manning won't decide by Tues 4pm when Free Agency starts

CBS 4 in Denver's Sports Anchor reported the Broncos told him Peyton called the Broncos late tonight and the team told him (the anchor) they are 95% sure he is signing with them.

Conflicting reports kind of, but that is the latest

Tebow in Jacksonville makes sense but I could see other teams getting involved too. Buffalo might make a play. They can't sell seats to save their life and he would help them business wise as well. Fitzpatrick contract has an out clause as well by July 1st where they can save money and not take a hit.

[Brian Fein]

It would be an interesting move for the Jags, since they seemed pretty pleased with Gabbert.  Is he the next Jimmy Claussen?

I wouldn't mind if the Fins went after Tebow, as long as he wasn't the QB.  If he comes in to play TE, or some sort of flex H-back or something where he can have the ball and not have to throw, I might be OK with that.  There's a place for him in the league, its just not under center.

[Dave Gray]

There's a place for him in the league, its just not under center.

Especially not on every down.

[Brian Fein]

CBS 4 in Denver's Sports Anchor reported the Broncos told him Peyton called the Broncos late tonight and the team told him (the anchor) they are 95% sure he is signing with them.

See also:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/06/report-dolphins-believe-they-have-good-chance-to-sign-manning/

Local news media cannot be trusted in these situations.  CBS4 in Denver has no credibility here.

[Dave Gray]

Unfortunately, Brian, your link is from 6 days ago.

[Brian Fein]

Unfortunately, Brian, your link is from 6 days ago.

Yes, I am well aware of that.  My point is that 6 days ago, the Miami media stated that the Dolphins are front-runners.  In hindsight, that seems to have been nothing more than mere speculation.  Now, Denver media is stating that Denver is the front runner.

Local media = homer. Can't be trusted as a reliable news source in this type of situation.

edit to add - Just read up more on this - its being reported by one single Denver reporter, and ProFootballLies has picked up the story to "scoop" people with false info.  It seems more and more fake by the hour.

From Twitter:
Chris Mortensen ‏ @mortreport 
Broncos official wants it known: Manning didn't call team today or tonight & inform they're 95% fave. Manning source already refuted to me

Who do you believe?

[Spider-Dan]

This is what we can really say so far:

After each stop Manning has made, the media insists that he LOVED that team and is Highly Likely To Sign There.  This may simply mean that he's not stupid enough to make a team think they are out of the running (after taking the time to visit them), which makes each subsequent team feel the pressure of having to one-up the Amazingly Awesome Visit he just had with the team(s) before.

Manning visits with the Dolphins on Monday.  Calm your nerves.  In 36 hours the speculation will have ended.

[MikeO]

One thing to remember, Mort and Schefter are both represented by the same Agency as Peyton. So, they might have legit inside sources and be reporting the truth. OR they both could be being used by the agency to leak the info Condon and the agency want leaked and put out there.

[Cathal]

If Manning doesn't sign with the Dolphins, I wouldn't mind having Tebow here as a TE or some other guy running the ball. Just not as QB unless you through in a wildcat-type play.

[Spider-Dan]

Tebow will not be on any team as a TE.  DEN would simply keep him if that were an option.

If Tebow comes to your city, there will be a QB media circus, guaranteed.  No team that is uninterested in playing him at the QB position would trade for him.  It's that simple.

I, too, think JAX would be a good home for Tebow.  It consolidates the Tebow fanatics in the smallest possible regional distribution.  The city of Jacksonville would be a non-stop sea of Tebow jerseys, but most everywhere else would be Tebow free (as JAX's national fanbase is basically non-existent).

[bsfins]

Excuse me,I've yacked all over my desk,the floor,my keyboard/mouse,monitor,my poor dogs...I can't stop ....at the thought of Tebow in Miami....

I'm going to say this,but it can be a positive or a negative depending on how you look at it...(Of the Cardinals,Broncos,and the Dolphins)

Negative - We just changed our coaching staff,and it makes us IMO,it's the hardest to take last year and extrapolate that into this year...Well our Defense was this,but Our defense is changing,and there are different coaches.....

Positive - Hey,We're all brand new,We can change quickly,we're not yet set in our way..

I'm not heartbroken if Manning doesn't Sign, I'm ok with Flynn,or I guess Tannenhill in the draft...(Weeden's Age scares me a bit)

The idea of Brady Quinn,Tim Tebow,or Kevin Kolb the cast offs from where Manning signs scare the hell out of me...

Those are my QB thoughts the day before free agency....

I, too, think JAX would be a good home for Tebow.  It consolidates the Tebow fanatics in the smallest possible regional distribution.  The city of Jacksonville would be a non-stop sea of Tebow jerseys, but most everywhere else would be Tebow free (as JAX's national fanbase is basically non-existent).

That made me stop throwing up,and start laughing....good one...

[Dave Gray]

Denver is very similar to Miami, in terms of what we offer.

Basically, good defense, with an offense that needs improvement.

I, personally, think that Miami has a better offensive structure to work with.  Bush and Marshall must be attractive to a QB.