Peyton Manning?

Question

Can he "WIN THE BIG GAME"? I just want tp ask this?

Answer 1

Only time will tell...

Answer 2

Look at his history. He always seems to do really well regardless of where he plays. He's struggling in Dallas right now, but is still ahead. Yes, I think he can win the important games but may have the Dan Marino curse of never getting to win the big game. I really hope I am wrong about this because manning is the Best quarterback in the NFL.

Answer 3

The day Peyton wins the big game, I would become President. That will never happen.

Answer 4

Hawks need Alexander


By Scott Johnson
Herald Writer


Peyton Manning can't win the big game. Terrell Owens can't stay healthy. Randy Moss can't help acting like teen-ager at a frat party whenever he gets near the Lambeau Field goal post.

A simple solution: get rid of them all. That's right. Off with their heads, every one of them. Bring them into a board room, introduce them to Donald Trump, and let the axe fall.

You're fired.

Sound a little harsh? A little too reactionary? Downright insane?

Well, that's been the kind of talk that has been bandied about this week in regards to Shaun Alexander.

Yes, the Seattle Seahawks' running back made a big mistake by popping off about being one yard short of the rushing title. And, yes, he is a free agent who will command a boatload of money on the open market.

But let's get something straight here. Alexander was just as important to his team in 2004 as Manning, Owens and Moss were to theirs.

Alexander was a legitimate MVP candidate who put up the kind of rushing numbers never before seen in Seattle. Even more important, he got better in the second halves of games (5.1 yards per carry, compared to 4.4 in first halves) and showed a nose for the end zone that simply can't be taught.

Those Seahawks fans that cringed every time they saw Ahman Green break a long run for the Green Bay Packers will feel an even sharper pain watching Alexander score a touchdown for the Oakland Raiders ... or Miami Dolphins ... or Arizona Cardinals.

During most of his five-year tenure in Seattle, Alexander has had to deal with people trying to run him out of town. He didn't hit the hole hard enough. He went down too easily. He didn't fit into the offense. He didn't have the breakaway speed of Maurice Morris.

Maurice Morris. Yeah, the same guy who couldn't return a kickoff past the 25-yard line. Many of you were clamoring for him to be the Seahawks' feature back ... and you know who you are.

And now you're ready to throw Alexander to the wolves again. His contract is up, he's looking for a more marketable team, and he was a square peg trying to fit into the round hole in Mike Holmgren's West Coast system.

Good riddance. Alexander never wanted to be in Seattle anyway.

But let's just sit back, take a deep breath, and think this thing through. Just because Alexander made the "stabbed in the back" comment after falling one yard short of the rushing title doesn't mean that he doesn't want to win. Just because he doesn't have Ricky Watters' running style doesn't mean he's a bad fit.

And just because he's a free agent doesn't mean he shouldn't be allowed to come back.

We're not completely ignorant here. We know that Alexander is probably going to ask for the moon, not to mention the lure of playing in a town where football is king and advertising opportunities flow.

We also realize that there are 17 Seahawks eligible to become unrestricted free agents - among those a starting quarterback, a Pro Bowl left tackle, the team's interception leader, sack leader and a Pro Bowl special teamer.

But, contrary to what you may be reading and hearing, Alexander will not be impossible to re-sign. The franchise tag is a possibility, and an over-the-top contract wouldn't kill the salary cap if it was filled with incentives and spread out over six or seven years.

Maybe a franchise running back is too much to ask from an offense that prides itself on spreading the football around. Perhaps Alexander's shortcomings as a pass blocker, receiver and short-yardage ball carrier leave too many question marks to reward him with a huge contract.

But something tells us that next season could be a long one for Seahawks fans who are tired of a new runner that can't get into the end zone and frustrated that Alexander has almost single-handedly carried a team to the playoffs.

Another team. Not the team that had a chance to keep him after he put it on his back and led the way to an NFC West title.

Just remember that this time, it might not be Holmgren's fault that a star runner got away. We've all been so quick to run him out of town that we haven't even had time to consider what might happen when he's gone.

NFL playoff games

N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh, Saturday, 1:30 p.m.: Yes, the AFC Championship game will include a quarterback from the Mid-American Conference. No, it won't be Byron Leftwich. The question is not whether Ben Roethlisberger is healthy enough to hand the ball off, but whether Chad Pennington will shoot off his mouth again. Pick: Steelers, 19-16.

St. Louis at Atlanta, Saturday, 5 p.m.: Memo to Seahawks fans: don't watch this game. Whatever happens, it's going to hurt. The Rams' eight-in-the-box defense might have been enough to slow down Shaun Alexander, but they won't have an answer for Michael Vick. Pick: Falcons, 31-13.

Minnesota at Philadelphia, Sunday, 10 a.m.: If Randy Moss even thinks about mooning the Philly crowd, the Vikings will be looking for a new wide receiver. And if the Eagles look lethargic following three so-called "bye" weeks, Philadelphia may be looking for a new coach. Don't bet on it. The Eagles always look like world beaters in the divisional round. It's the NFC Championship game that always sees them fall apart. Pick: Eagles, 34-20.

Indianapolis at New England, Sunday, 1:30 p.m.: We all kind of got the feeling in September that we'd eventually be seeing a postseason rematch. The Colts are on a roll, while New England has some injury issues. All signs point to some redemption for Indy. But we've learned our lesson about betting against the Pats in January. Pick: Patriots, 20-17.
That was a newspaper headline posted but I firmly believe Peyton Manning will win the big game. And I’m talking about the Super Bowl, not a divisional playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers yet only time will tell!

Answer 5

He is an amazing QB. Maybe the best in the league but he doesn't have what it takes to win under pressure. Look at his playoff performance. He will never get a ring.

Answer 6

Sure he can. As long as he has the sufficient pieces around him to make it happen. He just as well end up like John Elway and win a Superbowl or two towards the end of his career.

Answer 7

Without a doubt - But "one man does not the Super Bowl win"!

Answer 8

It would never really take away from his greatness. Dan Marino never won a Super Bowl and he did alright for himself.

Answer 9

NO.

but that probably wouldn't matter. they're probably already making room for him in the hall of fame.

Answer 10

no, and you shouldn't hide behide your true feelings for Vanessa. She loves you, and you just need to exept that you love her too... You always have...