quentinPeyton Manning May Start In Week One
August 27th 2011 17:04
Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts, who is still trying to recover from neck surgery in May, could be activated on the roster in two weeks. If not, the Colts will have to play the first six games without their four time MVP. The League's rules require players on the physically unable list to be activated by the team's final cutdown, Sept 3, or to sit out for six weeks. Coach Jim Caldwell said that Manning will be activated soon after the Friday night game against Green Bay. Manning has been on PUP since practice began Aug 1, and Caldwell said he will practice after the doctors clear him. Last week, Manning told reporters he would not play in the final two preseason games, and that he needed the next two weeks to get healthy. The Colts' officials said that Manning's rehab is progressing well. The general manager, Chris Polian, said “We've got a week and a half to make that decision.” Manning's neck injury is supposed to keep him off the field for six to eight weeks, but the recovery has gone slower than expected. Yesterday, Manning told CBS at halftime of the Colts-Packers game that he hopes he can start the opener on Sept 11 in Houston. “I sure hope so. I've never missed a game in my entire football career due to an injury since I was 13 years old, and I sure don't want to miss Week 1 of the season.” “That's my goal is to be out there to play and, not just play, but to play competitively. I want to be out there to help my team win and if I'm able to do so, I'll be out there.” Peyton Manning has started 227 consecutive games, including the playoffs, the second longest streak in NFL history for quarterbacks behind Brett Favre.
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