. . . and Peyton Manning is the beginning, middle, and end. Things seem to be quieting down. The 49ers are looking at WRs (Schillens, Lloyd) and RGs (Schwartz, Davis), and are basically hunkering down for the conclusion of the Peyton Manning sign-a-palooza. Apparently, Miami is out, as Manning doesn’t like Stevie Ross, the Dolphins owner. So, Miami goes and low-balls Flynn because they were never really in the running for Manning? Wow. They look like the dumbest franchise out there. I don’t think either Smith or Flynn sign anything until Manning does.
There’s still a plenty of time for this to drag out, and Manning is now starting to throw passes. He’s at Duke U throwing for the Broncos now, and they are apparently offering 5 years, $60 million, with $30 mill guaranteed, for his services. A veritable bargain. Could even get the Niners interested, but it looks like it is down to Denver and Tennessee at this point. If I’m Manning, Denver has to look pretty inviting, with that weak-ass division to flourish in. A deal like that isn’t going to help Alex Smith’s bargaining position very much, but I’m still pretty solid with my prediction of 4/45/18 guaranteed.
UPDATE: Per Matt Barrows, Jim Harbaugh flew back east to watch Manning throw yesterday, and that the 2 met for a while. Seeing as Manning’s agent is Smith’s, you have to wonder how this plays out, but the reluctance to sign Smith certain’y takes on new meaning as the Niners throw their hat into the Manning ring.
Forty Niners Forever 
Let me be the first (should we sign Manning) to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
Dennis, we all know of your fragile mental state, I’m quite worried for you. I’ve ordered a 24 hour suicide watch for you, at my expense, should the Manning deal not work out…I didn’t want to frighten the other patients, so the patrol will be undercover…
Grab a 12 pack Dennis! Happy Hour has started for you early today.
Matt Maiocco hedges his bets, climbing off the Alex Smith bandwagon.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/niners-talk/post/Smith-no-longer-controls-own-fate-with-4?blockID=671262&feedID=5884
I’ve posted many times that I hope Alex does leave, and I certainly do not believe he’ll go unsigned, I’m sure he’ll be Ok, I’ll be Ok… but really, how will Grumpy and the other dwarves cope if Manning *doesn’t* sign? As I told poor Denny, I would genuinely worry for you. Death Threat has my E-Mail and I probably have meds that would help you cope. Don’t hesitate to ask…
TF, you’re right. If Manning doesn’t sign now, I’ll be a small blurb in your obit section soon: Del Mar Dennis 1966-2012. Education: Wasted. Talent: Wasted. Horses: Wasted a shitload of money on them. But I still love them. Giants: Wasted all of his life on them until they finally won in 2010. My few friends: They’re wasted right now as well. Family : Wasted chromosomes. 49ers: You killed me, now bury my wasted ass.
Bartender!
guzzle…..guzzle…burp!
LOL: I’m not worried. I don’t expect it to happen. And I don’t take football or you seriously enough to care. Don’t worry though, wherever Alex eventually ends up he’ll have one fan, You.
Exactly one fan.
Wow. That would be quite a coup for me, Grumpy.
“And I don’t take football or you seriously enough to care” Maybe you’ll share the cost on Death Threat’s suicide watch, then. We know how much *he* cares. You’d be less than a caring friend if won’t share in helping him out…
And Lets be quite clear here, IF the Niners get Manning and do not get to the 2012/2013 SB or lose in SB this signing will be clearly seen as a bust by most if not all Niner fans. And Harbaugh and Trent will take big hits also. Most of if not all of you here (except TF) are basing all of your hopes on the 28-30 year old Manning the dude is 35. Montana went to KC and did not go to another SB. One good whiplash like hit and that neck will be useless. One good hit and the arm will be nothing more than a wet noodle. And then your Starting QB is going to be Kappy, cause there is going to be no more money to sign a quality back up!!
Kev, simple question: would you rather have Alex or Peyton next year?
You would make a great GM, Just sign him!!…Alex that is. It is not a simple question. If Manning was 27 years old like Alex is, then yes Sign him in a NY minute!! But he is not, Manning has a lot of baggage. You are blinded by what he has done in the past. prior to last year all his numbers over the previous three years have been declining. They aren’t going to miraculously start to get better.
Kev, you still didn’t answer my question. Your love for Alex is over-flowing. I get it. But with Manning, we have the best chance. Get on the train. “All Aboooooorrrrrrd!”
Montana did not our defense right now. He did not have Andy Lee getting five or ten yards on every punt exchange either.
KC had other needs besides a QB. A better coach, for one. What are our other needs? One more WR in the draft? Depth? I think we can do that.
Roll the dice, if he is willing to play for a little less and get his shot at another ring. If not, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Alex is not going anywhere, unless we cut ties with him.
Hey! Anyone else cooking corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day (my middle name) tomorrow?
I got myself a little Shenson’s flat cut with the seasonings. It’ll be enough for myself and a few of my neighbors. I don’t profess to be any chef, but I try. My late Mother (God rest her soul) was a fantastic cook. I learned a few things. I really should have paid more attention. But I’m sure my dumbass was too busy watching the boob tube looking for racing results and/or scores to really p/u the tricks.
This I know: when you slice the corned beef, cut ACROSS the grain.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Go Green!
Well, aside from a few minutes of giddiness (11:32 am), I still don’t think it happens.
The fact that they share agents leaves me wondering if this is gamesmanship on Condon’s part.
There are too many ???? to do the deal. Yeah, the Niners are set defensively. But offensively Harbaugh and Manning are worlds apart. Ans I don;t know if Harbaugh is willing to loose the reins and give Manning carte blanche to run the O.
Still thinking Denver. . .
Chuck has his feet firmly on the ground!
The Denver Post is reporting the Broncos are offering Manning a contract in the neighborhood of five years and $90 million – Manning’s last contract with the Colts.
Maiocco is now saying the numbers from Denver are 5/90/30 . . .
. . . not the bargain reported earlier . . .
Yeah, not exactly chump change!!
Kev, you didn’t answer my question. Who would you rather have as the 49ers QB next year?
Alex Smith or Peyton Manning? Answer my question. Answer that question.
Hey, are you calling me a jerk??? Read my post carefully:
You would make a great GM, Just sign him!!…Alex that is.
The 49ers have enough cap room. Money is NO object. Manning isn’t asking nor expecting the moon in his next contract. He want’s to WIN. The Niners give him the best chance to WIN.
Sign Peyton Manning now. This is NOT even an option: Alex or Peyton?
You choose, Alex?
You try that same bullshit repeatedly, Death Threat. Why don’t you read Lynch’s brilliant piece on it? Smith is better….
Where is Lynch’s article?
It’s on the Insider, you’ll have to search for it.
03/12/2012 article. Nice
3/7/2012 also.
Now I reallly am hoping the Manning deal goes through. Who plays QB for the Niners is just not worth a man’s life. Trent: do it for Death Threat…,
Where would you like your Oscar sent for that over-dramatic speech?
“Not worth a man’s [my own] life?” I’m not worth it.
And, seriously, I’d appreciate it if you’d stop with the “Death Threat” shit.
It’s old and tired. Find me a new name.
Matt Maiocco: One NFL executive who is closely monitoring the situation told CSNBayArea.com, “Alex Smith has no place to go.”
Read more: Smith no longer controls own fate with 49ers
Chuck, simple question: would you rather have Alex or Peyton next year?
Chuck wants a cheap Kappy! Just throw long!
My NCAA brackets are about to take a huge DUMP&.
FU Mizzou and all like you. You dicked me.
Norfolk St. just beat Missouri. I hope that state gets flooded within the next two days.
Fuck Missouri.
You’ve shown over the years why you should never bet on anything, Death Threat. Look, I’m not exactly flush, but as you know, I’m generous even to your kind ( Dennis must be from Alabama, he thinks Obama is a Muslim and has a forged birth certificate).Do you need likker money for the weekend?
Bend over and grab your ankles…Mr. whoopie wants to say hello.