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If there ever was an athlete that the NFL would want to be the face of their billion dollar business, that player’s name would be Peyton Manning. Manning is the biggest name in the NFL, and his face is as recognizable as Lindsey Lohan’s is in the big house. His sponsorship list is endless and you can’t seem to turn on the TV without seeing him in at least one commercial.
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Yea he should work on his leadership skills.
So bring him here.
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Now, we can look at this two ways. One way is to respect Peyton Manning for keeping cool and not speaking out through the media.
This is exactly how I look at it. I don't want to hear anymore from any of the players. If he wants to show leadership he should tell DeMaurice Smith to get back to the table and get a deal both sides can live with.Comment
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I agree wholeheartedly. The players, especially the stars, need to be out front talking about the lockout and giving their side of the issue. Instead, they let their lawyers give their side of the story, and it doesn't come across well.
Drew Brees is one guy who has been out there talking about the players side of trying to get a new CBA. More of the stars, like Manning in Brady, should be following his lead. It would help their case with the public.Comment
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Originally posted by Ickybaluky
Two of the highest paid players in the game speaking out would help the players in public opinion? Very doubtful imo.Comment
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Getting the players side from the players would definitely help. Instead, we hear from De Smith and his ilk and it doesn't come across well.Originally posted by Novacane
I think Brees has been a real leader for the players through this thing. Manning and Brady should follow his lead.Comment
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He wants out of his contract-- as silly as it may seem, it's not out of the question. And even at 35, I'd take him.Originally posted by G WollyComment
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ProFootball talk speculated about a week ago that Manning was keepig quiet because he does not want to say anything that may upset his commercial endeavors.Comment
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Yeah I was hinting at that as well because I think that is playing a major role in why he hasn't been outspoken. I think he may have been persuaded to join the lawsuit and really didn't want to, mainly for that reason.Originally posted by better daysComment
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i think if manning and brady and a couple other stars started to do the talkshow circuit and had a crafted message, they could really nail the owners.
explain it. 1. they take the injury risk
2. most players don't make it to the vested pension years.
3. they get cut from their contracts with injury or under performance so most don't see the efigures that get reported.
4. that they want football mroe than anyone else. it's just that the league has seemingly been growing exponentially and the owners have watched their team values soar from $200MM in the 90's to $800MM-$1BN now. They get money before the share. And if the model isn't broken, why should players take less?
5. Players aren't looking to get rid of the draft or cut revenue sharing or any of the things that they are being accused of. They want to play under the system that works. and that, for better or worse, is the old CBA.
I think the american public would listen to the players who aren't whining about it, but presenting a case of, "it just doesn't make sense to be tinkering with what works."Comment
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What exactly makes you think he wants out of his contract? Not sure it's even correct to say he has a contract, as he was franchise tagged.Originally posted by Johnny Bugmenot"Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
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I'm not exactly sure what Peyton Manning talking more would do. The players have their arguments and the owners have theirs. Both have good points and both have elements of greed.
I'm not siding with either. I just want something put together that benefits the NFL as a whole, and helps the Bills compete with the bigger market teams.2013 "My Should Have" Draft
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He sued the NFL over it. There's not much more you can say about wanting out than to file legal action.Originally posted by psubills62Comment
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Peyton Manning has earned the right to not speak if he chooses not to. Besides, when is it EVER ok for someone involved in a case to speak about it during the process?
I seriosly do not understand what is behind this article. Is T-Long trying to just get his name out there writing about Peyton Mannings', of all people, leadership abilities? Come on man.
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