AFC South: Shannon Sharpe
INDIANAPOLIS -- Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe gave his take on the Peyton Manning situation:
Jim Irsay is doing the right thing. It looks like to me, he’s removed anyone that might have a dissenting opinion to him. No [Bill] Polian, change in head coach and change in training staff. First-year head coach and first-year general manager tells me they’re bringing in a new quarterback.
We know the Super Bowl is in Indy because of Peyton Manning. Lucas Oil Stadium is because of Peyton Manning. What Jim Irsay is saying, "I paid Peyton Manning $150 million. I think I did pretty good. I gave him $26 million when I knew he wasn’t going to be healthy." Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith were all told their services weren’t required and they weren’t hurt. We don’t even have this debate if Peyton plays. We’re not even discussing this. Andrew Luck is out of the question. Because he was hurt, now they have to make a decision.
Jim Irsay has to think 10 years from now. Peyton Manning isn’t going to be playing. Do I keep Peyton Manning and pay him $28 million plus the other $20 million that I got to pay Andrew Luck over the life of his contract? No, you can’t do that. It’s hard and it’s a cold callous business. There’s no loyalty on both sides. But I think Mr. Irsay is doing the right thing.
RTC: Stafon Johnson's second comeback
August, 10, 2011
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Paul Kuharsky | ESPN.com
Reading the coverage…
Houston Texans
The Texans see a lot of Shannon Sharpe in Owen Daniels, says Jeffrey Martin.
Shaun Cody and Earl Mitchell are vying for time at nose tackle, says John McClain,
Matt Leinart continues to look sharp, says McClain.
Gary Kubiak is concerned about the injured Brian Cushing, says Martin.
It’s hard not to root for Chris Ogbonnaya, says Richard Justice.
Where does Ben Tate fit into the Texans’ crowded backfield wonders Justice.
Jason Allen can overtake Kareem Jackson, says Battle Red Blog.
Indianapolis Colts
The first depth chart says the offensive line is still developing, says Mike Chappell.
Beyond the starters, there are a lot of questions in the defensive backfield, says Chappell.
There was not a lot of new information in Jim Caldwell’s Peyton Manning update.
Indy added tight end Michael Matthews.
Mike Pollak has much to prove, says Brett Mock.
Nate Davis talked with Colts.com about his progress.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Blaine Gabbert’s the starter in Thursday night’s preseason opener, says Vito Stellino.
Aaron Kampman and Maurice Jones-Drew are among key players not going to New England, says Tania Ganguli.
Jack Del Rio talked to Bill Belichick about joint practices but the lockout kept it from happening, says Ganguli. The Falcons will visit Jacksonville next week.
Todd Bouman is back, says Ganguli.
Del Rio’s had to catch himself and be patient in a camp that didn’t follow a typical offseason, says John Oehser.
Is Jason Hill a roster lock? Alfie Crow wonders.
Tennessee Titans
Stafon Johnson’s completed a second comeback, writes John Glennon.
Cortland Finnegan worked inside in the nickel package, says Wyatt.
Matt Hasselbeck looks for three specific things a day to work on, says David Boclair.
Rusty Smith is staying patient, says Wyatt.
Anthony Smith is ready to compete. He was really bad in Jacksonville a couple years ago.
Houston Texans
The Texans see a lot of Shannon Sharpe in Owen Daniels, says Jeffrey Martin.
Shaun Cody and Earl Mitchell are vying for time at nose tackle, says John McClain,
Matt Leinart continues to look sharp, says McClain.
Gary Kubiak is concerned about the injured Brian Cushing, says Martin.
It’s hard not to root for Chris Ogbonnaya, says Richard Justice.
Where does Ben Tate fit into the Texans’ crowded backfield wonders Justice.
Jason Allen can overtake Kareem Jackson, says Battle Red Blog.
Indianapolis Colts
The first depth chart says the offensive line is still developing, says Mike Chappell.
Beyond the starters, there are a lot of questions in the defensive backfield, says Chappell.
There was not a lot of new information in Jim Caldwell’s Peyton Manning update.
Indy added tight end Michael Matthews.
Mike Pollak has much to prove, says Brett Mock.
Nate Davis talked with Colts.com about his progress.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Blaine Gabbert’s the starter in Thursday night’s preseason opener, says Vito Stellino.
Aaron Kampman and Maurice Jones-Drew are among key players not going to New England, says Tania Ganguli.
Jack Del Rio talked to Bill Belichick about joint practices but the lockout kept it from happening, says Ganguli. The Falcons will visit Jacksonville next week.
Todd Bouman is back, says Ganguli.
Del Rio’s had to catch himself and be patient in a camp that didn’t follow a typical offseason, says John Oehser.
Is Jason Hill a roster lock? Alfie Crow wonders.
Tennessee Titans
Stafon Johnson’s completed a second comeback, writes John Glennon.
Cortland Finnegan worked inside in the nickel package, says Wyatt.
Matt Hasselbeck looks for three specific things a day to work on, says David Boclair.
Rusty Smith is staying patient, says Wyatt.
Anthony Smith is ready to compete. He was really bad in Jacksonville a couple years ago.
Reading the coverage: Most targeted
December, 6, 2009
12/06/09
11:55
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Paul Kuharsky | ESPN.com
Titans-Colts is Clark Judge’s game of the week.
A look at the league’s most-targeted defenders features a lot of AFC South names. A good piece from Ed Thompson.
Houston Texans
Maurice Jones-Drew can dash the Texans' playoff hopes, says Dale Robertson.
Jacoby Jones won’t play, after the Texans left him home for disciplinary reasons, John McClain.
Gary Kubiak talks turnovers.
Antonio Smith was fined for a hit on Dallas Clark.
Indianapolis Colts
A survey of voters shows Peyton Manning in the lead for MVP, says Mike Chappell.
The record streak is within reach today for the Colts, says Chappell.
The Colts swear they are on the verge of busting a big return, says Phil Richards.
Five things to watch for in Titans-Colts, from John Oehser.
The Colts are ready to face three old teammates, says Tom James.
Reviewing special teams, from Deshawn Zombie.
Jacksonville Jaguars
It’s crunch time for the Jaguars, says Vito Stellino.
The Times-Union breakdown.
December with the playoffs on the line is the best time of year, says Vic Ketchman.
Another look at the state of the Jags and Jacksonville, from Gil Samson.
Tennessee Titans
Chris Harry of the Orlando Sentinel takes a wide perspective look at hometown guy Chris Johnson.
Johnson is Shannon Sharpe’s favorite guy to watch, says Jim Wyatt.
Which Vince Young will the Colts see, asks Doug Farrar.
Fans use their magic mojo to keep the winning streak going, says Jessica Bliss.
Manning still has devotees in Nashville, says Gary Estwick.
Wyatt’s matchup page.
Johnson on Eric Dickerson, from Wyatt.
A look at the league’s most-targeted defenders features a lot of AFC South names. A good piece from Ed Thompson.
Houston Texans
Maurice Jones-Drew can dash the Texans' playoff hopes, says Dale Robertson.
Jacoby Jones won’t play, after the Texans left him home for disciplinary reasons, John McClain.
Gary Kubiak talks turnovers.
Antonio Smith was fined for a hit on Dallas Clark.
Indianapolis Colts
A survey of voters shows Peyton Manning in the lead for MVP, says Mike Chappell.
The record streak is within reach today for the Colts, says Chappell.
The Colts swear they are on the verge of busting a big return, says Phil Richards.
Five things to watch for in Titans-Colts, from John Oehser.
The Colts are ready to face three old teammates, says Tom James.
Reviewing special teams, from Deshawn Zombie.
Jacksonville Jaguars
It’s crunch time for the Jaguars, says Vito Stellino.
The Times-Union breakdown.
December with the playoffs on the line is the best time of year, says Vic Ketchman.
Another look at the state of the Jags and Jacksonville, from Gil Samson.
Tennessee Titans
Chris Harry of the Orlando Sentinel takes a wide perspective look at hometown guy Chris Johnson.
Johnson is Shannon Sharpe’s favorite guy to watch, says Jim Wyatt.
Which Vince Young will the Colts see, asks Doug Farrar.
Fans use their magic mojo to keep the winning streak going, says Jessica Bliss.
Manning still has devotees in Nashville, says Gary Estwick.
Wyatt’s matchup page.
Johnson on Eric Dickerson, from Wyatt.
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Kuharsky joined ESPN.com in 2008 after 12 years covering the Oilers/Titans and the NFL for The (Nashville) Tennessean. The New Jersey native and Columbia graduate lives in Nashville with his wife and son.
