The NFL Thread 2012: Baltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII

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chocoloco said:

amp316 said:

 

I believe in longevity in greatness too.  The problem is that Manning doesn't have much greatness left in him.  They have to win it all this year or next and then it's pretty much over and it usually takes a year for any QB to click on all cylinders with his new team.  The window of oppotunity is rapidly closing and he Manning got there.

All Bears fans are concerned for Cutler's health, but last year the O-Line was mediocre (he injured himself while tackling someone after his receiver fell down) which was a huge step up from being worst in the league the year before.  If they can be okay this year, then I will be happy.     

That is arguable. You have to remember that Manning 's greatness is not just physical, but also mental greatness as well. You cannot say he is not known as the mastermind of the game, and the most anal in his preperation. These kinds of qualities put him ahead of other quarterbacks coming to a new team. Not to mention Coach John Fox will let Manning run a hybrid of Manning's system and those created by our offensive coaching staff. I refuse to count him out yet. It is still not to worrisome because if Peyton some how fails his contract is written like each year is a one season contract. Something done because he is making so, so much money.

Yeah, it is clear your o-line is the weak point. Obviously, you guys improved the offense as a whole, but I still question the potential without knowing if the bears have even brought in any new o-line players or a coach.

I agree that he is a cerebral QB, but it takes anyone a while to get acclimated to a system and if they are going over to his system then all of his new teammates will take a while to get used to it.  Also, he needs to be able to do the things physically.  I'm not 100% sold on him being the QB that he was before the injury "physically".  A nerve injury on the side of the neck that is above your throwing arm can lead to numbness in your throwing hand which can lead to inaccurate throws.  Even if it seems to be under control as the Broncos are stating, one good hit on it or just him throwing a pass could possibly throw everything out of whack.  We'll see what happens, but the Broncos really are putting their eggs all in one basket as the expression goes.  

Gabe Carimi was the Bears 1st round pick last year and the O-line did much better last year until he got injured.  If he and the rest of the line stay healthy, I believe that they will be average which would be good enough with the weapons that they now have.