Last week, during an interview with XX1090's Darren Smith, San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said he wanted Peyton Manning to join the Denver Broncos. Well, it appears Rivers is getting his wish, as Manning has chosen Denver as the ultimate destination to coninue his career, according to ESPN. The Broncos haven't officially signed Manning, but it is believed he will agree to a five-year deal worth $95 million.
This will lead to the Broncos becoming the favorites to win the AFC West. In spite of that, Rivers and the rest of the Chargers welcome the challenge. Bold words spoken, but San Diego has done very well against Manning, beating him five of the last six times, the last of which was a 36-14 Chargers triumph. During that game Peyton threw four interceptions, two of them returned for touchdowns.
Experts believe strongly that Manning will improve the Broncos' record from 8-8 this past season to 11-5 or 12-4 in 2012. Yet, there's no guarantee Manning will be able to perform close to the elite level he's been accustomed to. As prisoners of the moment, many are forgetting that Manning endured one of his worst seasons in 2010, which culminated with a playoff loss to the New York Jets in the opening round. Four neck surgeries later, along with a full season away from the game, it appears to be foolish to bank Denver as the clear-cut favorite of anything.
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