per ESPN: Manning might not meet with Dolphins

[EKnight]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Report-Texans-enter-Manning-derby.html

No they have not. They just got into it. This is why MikeO mentioned them in passing, because they were not officially in the hunt.

I posted last Tuesday that per the Mike and Mike radio show, not only were they in it, but everyone there thought they were the favorites to land him. You must have missed that. Houston interested in Manning is old news. -EK

[Dolphin-UK]

We're not in this contest, Manning is meeting Philbin to tell him not to waste his time, let's get Flynn signed up and spend our 1st round pick on something useful rather than an a probably overrated QB who is soaring up the boards because people need a QB. (it's amazing how often positons of need like QB soar up the boards as we get closer to the draft!).

Slightly off tangent...lots of teams need a QB, limited supply of quality QB's availible (Manning, Flynn(?), Luck, RGIII) demand exceeds supply so the value of a QB goes up...

"draft gurus" (in inverted commas because i can't believe people actually make a living out of this!) notice this and start moving up the other QB (Tannehill) up their boards knowing that increasingly desperate teams will reach when there is no other option and wanting to look smart. BUT they can create a self fulfilling prophecy by reporting that the QB on the climb is showing attributes to warrant it (obviously sourced from anonymous "sources") and creating the frenzy themselves.

Seeing a QB's stock raising with the draft gurus, people start reporting the QB's stock is rising...but has the QB actually done anything to warrant it (other than being a QB in a demanding market!)

In short, don't draft Tannehill...at least not at No.8

[mecadonzilla]

It'll be very interesting to see what QB the team signs.

Philbin worked very closely with Matt Flynn and knows exactly what his strengths and weaknesses are in this offensive scheme.
Sherman coached Tannehill at A&M, and probably knows all there is to know about the kid.

I would trust their opinions on these two QBs.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Curve ball - Can Indy get back in?  Now that they cut him, it voided his contract, along with his huge roster bonus.  I wonder if Indy would jump in and try to get him back, could they?  Or would it revert to his old contract?

I think the Dolphins are more and more behind the 8-ball here with every day that goes by.  I blame Stephen Ross.

Yes, they can get back in.  The league would treat the new contract under the rules of restructing a contract for cap purposes, not  a cut and new contract. I don't see that happening though. 

[MikeO]

NFL Network reporting Titans/Peyton visit has been canceled

An INDY radio station reporting Miami is still in Indy meeting with Peyton today (take that report with a grain of salt)

[fyo]

NFLN: "Arizona Cardinals feel extremely confident Manning will sign"
ESPN: "Competition for Manning dead heat between Titans and Denver"

Other rumors include the Dolphins top meeting with Peyton in Indy (despite half the brass apparently being in Miami still) and the move to Denver a "done deal".

Yeah, not buying much. Everyone is just spouting crap and hoping "their" scoop comes out right side up.

[MikeO]

Reports are Miami and Cleveland are talk with Flynn RIGHT NOW and are about to send contract proposals with Flynn's agent

Also, Kendall Langford talking to about 3 teams, none of which MIami. He is probably gone

[fyo]

Reports are Miami and Cleveland are talk with Flynn RIGHT NOW and are about to send contract proposals with Flynn's agent

Any "reports" that don't include Omar Kelly?

[EKnight]

What "reports?" google news isn't pullin up anything of the sort. Links? -EK

[MikeO]

What "reports?" google news isn't pullin up anything of the sort. Links? -EK

Sun-Sentinel Omar Kelly posting news on his twitter as it is happening. It's a frenzy right now with so much stuff happening fast and furious.  Don't believe it if you want, really don't care!

[fyo]

Watching reporters twitting and filing stories on these rumors, most of which they appear to have started themselves...  wow, humorous indeed. A bunch of twits, if you'll pardon the lame pun.

Latest comical salvo is the whole Titans meeting Manning thing... So the meeting was cancelled... oh no, just moved to tomorrow... oh wait, it was tomorrow all along.

Makes for a long of "breaking" news, that's for sure.

[DZA]

WHY even entertain this  MANNING IS NOT , AND WILL NOT SIGN WITH THE Fins. 

[MikeO]

Jason Campbell to Chicago
Orton is visiting Dallas.

If Miami loses out on Flynn and Manning, its slim pickings for next season. Might want to trade this years draft picks for next years picks to load up for a chance to trade for Matt Barkley!

[Dave Gray]

I'm not shedding tears over losing Marshall.  He was anti-clutch.  He seemed to only make big plays in games where we were winning big anyway.   ...and he used a lot of cap room.  And he ran his mouth and got stupid penalties.

IN this league, you only get one or two superstars on your team.  If those building blocks aren't excelling, get rid and find new.

[masterfins]

Miami will probably sign Heisman winner Matt Leinart, who was cut by the Texans.