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Peyton Manning | Quarterback

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (37) / 3/24/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 230
College: Tennessee
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Peyton Manning signed a renegotiated contract, but hasn't "(altered) the compensation in any way."
In other words, he tweaked it. A source with knowledge of the situation told PFT the sides added an insurance clause that would "both compensate the Broncos and provide a cap credit" were Manning to go down with major injury. Manning is due $20 million guaranteed in each of the next two seasons. May 17 - 8:24 AM
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com

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Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Peyton Manning said he wants the Broncos to play faster this season.

Last year, the Broncos averaged 68.1 plays per game. The Patriots led the league at 74.4. "For whatever reason, our offense plays better the faster we go," Manning said. With Wes Welker in town, the Broncos are certainly capable of running more three-wide sets and using the no-huddle as a base. Manning projects to top last year's 583 pass attempts, which ranked seventh in the NFL.
Source: Denver Post
Apr 17 - 11:14 AM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Peyton Manning says he felt "some additional arm strength" during five recent workouts at Duke University.

The publicized workouts took place with Manning's new three-receiver set of Wes Welker, Demaryius Thomas, and Eric Decker. Thomas corroborated Manning's story, saying he thinks Peyton's arm has "gotten a little stronger" this offseason. Manning's noticeably reduced arm strength only barely affected his 2012 performance, though it was an issue in the Broncos' playoff loss to Baltimore.
Source: Denver Post
Apr 15 - 3:45 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Peyton Manning says he's healthier now than he was last season.

Manning missed the entire 2011 season after undergoing four neck surgeries in the time period between March 2, 2010 and September 9, 2011. His arm strength clearly wasn't what it used to be last season, even if he was prolifically productive on the field. "I still would like to make some more improvement," Manning said. "I still work at it. ... I still have hopes and (am) determined to try to seek some more improvement. But, yeah, I'm certainly better than I was last year. But I'm still not quite where I was before I was injured."
Source: NFL.com
Apr 14 - 3:38 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

By keeping Peyton Manning on the roster with his contract intact on Tuesday's first day of the new league year, the Broncos guaranteed his base salaries for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

Manning, whose birthday is later this month, will be 38 1/2 when the 2014 season kicks off. Keeping him on the roster guaranteed Manning $40 million because his 2013 and 2014 salaries are each $20 million. The 2012 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Manning finished his first season in Denver with a league-best 68.6 completion percentage and a 37:11 TD-to-INT ratio. Though still highly productive, the game tape strongly suggests Manning has lost plenty off his fastball. We're interested to see just how well he'll continue to age.
Source: Associated Press
Mar 13 - 3:31 AM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Owner Jim Irsay said that the Colts would have kept Peyton Manning had they earned the draft's third overall pick or lower in 2012.

Instead, they went 2-14 and drafted Andrew Luck at No. 1. "There’s this myth that there’s no loyalty in football," Irsay said. "Well, there’s tremendous loyalty and emotion and respect that go into the coaches and players you’ve gone into battle with." John Elway is happy with the way things turned out.
Related: Colts
Source: Indianapolis Star
Mar 2 - 12:01 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Coach John Fox thinks Peyton Manning (neck) will be even better health-wise in 2013.

"His type of injury, a lot was made of the neck and the surgeries," Fox said. "But the reality is it was a nerve situation and it takes a while for nerves to grow. He's getting better every day. Health-wise he'll be even better this year." Manning won Comeback Player of the year as a 36-year-old in 2012.
Source: Mike Klis on Twitter
Feb 21 - 1:27 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Peyton Manning was voted as the Associated Press' 2012 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

Manning lost to Adrian Peterson for MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, but his return from four neck surgeries won't go without recognition. He finished with an NFL-best 68.6 completion-percentage to go along with 37 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 105.8 passer rating in 2012. Manning had 32 votes to Peterson's 17. Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles also received a vote.
Feb 2 - 8:59 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Broncos hired ex-Raiders OC Greg Knapp as quarterbacks coach.

Knapp has a spotty history as coordinator in 10 of the past 12 seasons, but his record with quarterbacks is strong. He's coached Steve Young, Jeff Garcia, and Michael Vick to six Pro Bowls while also developing Matt Schaub in Houston. Although Peyton Manning doesn't require much coaching, Knapp will be tasked with refining 2012 second-rounder Brock Osweiler.
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Jan 18 - 8:23 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

New Broncos OC Adam Gase plans to increase the speed and tempo of Denver's offense in 2013.

This is becoming a trend around the NFL, in case you haven't noticed. "We're looking to go pedal to the metal and play as fast as possible and be aggressive and score as many points as possible every game," said Gase. "We're looking to play as fast as possible, and put Peyton Manning in a position to play as fast as he can play. I don't think it can ever be maxed out."
Source: Denver Post
Jan 18 - 11:16 AM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Broncos executive VP John Elway confirmed that the team does intend to pick up Peyton Manning's option for the next two years at $40 million total.

Even with the disappointing loss in the Divisional round of the playoffs, it's a no-brainer for the Broncos. Owner Pat Bowlen called Manning "the real deal," adding, "I don't think he's going anywhere. I got more than I expected." Turning 37 in March, Manning is coming off his sixth first-team All-Pro selection and his first since 2009.
Source: ESPN.com
Jan 15 - 4:57 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Coach John Fox says he "(wasn't) aware" of any physical issues with Peyton Manning in Saturday's Divisional Round loss.

However, Fox did say "you'll have to ask (Manning) that" for a definitive answer. Manning had trouble generating velocity on his throws after halftime, and dinked and dunked for a large majority of the proceedings. His 6.7 yards per attempt was 1.3 lower than his season average of 8.0. However, if Manning was playing through injury, it doesn't appear to be something that will affect his offseason preparation.
Source: Vic Lombardi on Twitter
Jan 14 - 3:46 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Peyton Manning completed 28-of-43 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns in Denver's stunning 38-35, double overtime loss to the Ravens in the Divisional Round, tossing two interceptions and losing two fumbles.

Just like that, Manning's amazing comeback ends not with his second Super Bowl victory, but further complications to his legacy. Manning was surgical for most of the first half, but was forced to work from behind early after tossing a (tipped) pick six on his first drive. His play deteriorated after halftime, however, where he became increasingly loose with the football and had trouble challenging downfield. Manning was generating little to no drive on his passes, tossing a number of dead ducks. The Broncos' playcalling became extremely conservative, while Manning rarely threw beyond the sticks. His interception in overtime was one of the worst passes of his career. It's quite possible he was playing through injury. Manning made a strong case for league MVP this season, but will enter his age-37 offseason just 9-11 all time in the postseason.
Jan 12 - 8:59 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Peyton Manning said he's been wearing a glove on his throwing hand for the past two games partially due to his 2011 neck surgeries.

Manning's grip isn't what it once was and winter has set in. But it's not like the glove has affected his performance at all. Over the last two games, Peyton has completed 53-of-72 passes for 643 yards with six touchdowns and one interception. Temperatures in Denver for Saturday's Divisional Game are expected to sink below 20 degrees, so the Kurt Warner-esque glove should come in handy.
Source: Denver Post
Jan 9 - 10:31 AM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Peyton Manning completed 23-of-29 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns as the Broncos blew away the pathetic Chiefs 38-3 in Week 17.

Manning was pulled after three quarters. Coupled with the Texans' loss, the win earns the Broncos a 13-3 record and the AFC's No. 1 seed for the playoffs. That's no small feat considering they began the year 2-3. Denver's best regular season campaign since 2005 is all thanks to Manning, who returned from his year in the injury wilderness to post one of the finest efforts of his already legendary career. Manning finishes with 4,659 yards passing, 37 touchdowns, a 68.6 completion percentage, 105.8 QB rating and just 13 turnovers. The first four numbers are Broncos records, as well as the second best of Manning's career. Today's three-TD game was the 73rd of Manning's career, a new NFL record. At age 36, Manning is still the best quarterback in the game, and the likely MVP of the league.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 07:09:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Peyton Manning
2Brock Osweiler
3Zac Dysert
4Ryan Katz
RB1Montee Ball
2Ronnie Hillman
3Knowshon Moreno
4Willis McGahee
5Lance Ball
GLB1Montee Ball
2Willis McGahee
3RB1Montee Ball
2Knowshon Moreno
FB1Jacob Hester
WR11Demaryius Thomas
2Tavarres King
3Andre Caldwell
4Gerell Robinson
5Quincy McDuffie
WR21Eric Decker
2Wes Welker
3Trindon Holliday
4Greg Orton
5Kemonte' Bateman
WR31Wes Welker
TE1Joel Dreessen
2Jacob Tamme
3Virgil Green
4Julius Thomas
5Lucas Reed
K1Matt Prater