NFL Rumor & Formula 1

NFL Rumor (That I Made Up)

Peyton Manning, you know, the Manning brother who isn't playing in the Super Bowl, was cleared by two doctors to start playing again. His neck has healed and now the only thing standing in his way is regaining his arm strength. But, Indianapolis owes him $28 million if he stays for next year. Their other option...cut him. The reason they could cut Peyton is simple: the Colts have the #1 Pick in this April's NFL Draft. The prize: Andrew Luck, Stanford QB.

Now, conventional wisdom say that the Redskins, Dolphins, and Cardinals would all be interested in Peyton's services. But here's my rumor. It's not really a rumor, since I'm making it up as I go. What happens if Peyton stays in Indy? Here's what I think:

San Francisco offers QB Alex Smith, their 1st Round Pick (I think the 49ers are picking 29th or 30th), and their 1st Rounder next year to Indianapolis for this season's #1. That would put Andrew Luck back on the same team as his former coach, Jim Harbaugh. The Colts could then resign Peyton for a a short contract for now, plus pocket an extra first round pick and Alex Smith, a former #1 pick.

That's my rumor.

Formula 1 News

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes became the second F1 team to reveal their challenger for the 2012 campaign. The car is vastly different from their 2011 entry. The sidepods are streamlined, the snowplow-like front wing is changed, and the nose, like almost all other F1 cars this year, is not the most beautiful thing ever. McLaren, year in and year out, produces the best looking car. It remains to be seen if the car will be fast.