**DEVELOPING STORY: Peyton Manning Will Sign A Deal W/ The Denver Broncos

[RockinRam]

***UPDATED: Peyton Manning is finalizing a contract with the Denver Broncos, a league source told NFL Network's Michael Lombardi on Monday .Manning called Broncos vice president of football operations John Elway on Monday to inform him of his decision.

The Broncos already have looked into a trade of quarterback Tim Tebow and currently are looking for a trade partner, a source told NFL Network's Albert Breer. The Broncos flew to Durham, N.C., to watch Manning throw at nearby Duke University last Friday. The Broncos' contingent was led by John Elway, the team's executive vice president of football operations, and coach John Fox and were also joined by general manager Brian Xanders, offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, quarterbacks coach Adam Gase and medical personnel. "We enjoyed visiting with Peyton today in N.C.," Elway tweeted after the session. "He threw the ball great and looked very comfortable out there. Watching him throw today was the next step in this important process for our team and Peyton. It was a productive visit and went well."

The Broncos were one of three finalists for the four-time NFL MVP, as the Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco ***** fell just short of the Broncos in the race to sign Manning. The Arizona Cardinalsand Miami Dolphins also were in the hunt and earned meetings with Manning but ultimately did not make the final three.

[berg8309]

Excellent, now let's hope Smith signs with the fins. Maybe the whiners will trade for Tebow.

[RockinRam]

Now if the Phins grab Alex Smith, we will see Colin Kapernick man the ***** offense. Good news for the NFC West.

[tomahawk247]

It's thought that Smith will sign back with the Niners. Even so, he isn't a fantastic QB, and I'm glad to see Manning NOT in our division!

[RockinRam]

Tim Tebow to the Dolphins. I can actually see it.

[Bing69]

I hope Smith goes elsewhere, just to shove it to the Niners! I'm glad Manning isn't coming to the NFC West, and I hope the Niners end up with nothing...

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[THOLTFAN81]

Thank you Peyton!

[AvengerRam]

1. Glad he's not going to be in our division.
2. While I think Smith will stay in SF, the good news is the Dolphins drove up his price, so the Niners will have to use more cap space on him.

[sb2sb2sb]

Yeah most probably Smith stays in SF. it is good that the cap space will go down though.

Also, if I was smith i would stick it to the niners. But I know he won't