Tuesday 20 March 2012

Peyton Manning signs with Broncos – Fantasy Take


John Elway is a baller.
He was as a player and he has proved to be in just 14 months as the executive leading the Denver Broncos. He tolerated Tim Tebow. He coveted Peyton Manning.
Real recognizes real.
And now it is all but a formality. Manning will continue his legendary playing career in Denver, for the Broncos and John Fox, and for John Elway.
Imagine that. More…
If Manning can throw despite Grizzlies,
imagine how much he will help Denver.
Shacks’ Take:  Well this sure makes assessing the Bronco’s fantasy stock interesting.  It will be great to see Manning in the preseason to see if he’s regained his arm strength but even now he’s a top 10 QB with a potential for top 5 production.  If Manning is fully recovered he may be the best value in the draft because he could go in round 4 or later and produce like a 2nd round pick.
Just as interesting is how this affects the players around him.  Demaryius Thomas just became a top 15 WR and Eric Decker is likely a high end WR#3 with potential for better.  Manning knows the value of a good running game and Willis McGahee should benefit.  McGahee remains a top 15 RB with the potential to slip into the top 10.    
I’m betting Dallas Clark ends up in Denver too putting him back in the discussion for a top 5 TE spot.  I’m excited to see what happens in Denver the next few months and what toys Peyton ends up having to play with.  Stay tuned…

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