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[dpn]

On NFL Live today, Mortensen reported that Manning's arm stength and throwing had improved a lot over the last month. He added that if it continues to improve as much over the next month, Manning should be very pleased with his progress. He disputed the "noodle" comments.

The media has so many conflicting reprots. I think i'll just wait and see.

[CStevenson13]

Originally Posted by andy82

I'm not a doctor but I'm currently in the process of getting a Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies, so I'd like to say I know a little in this field. The fact is, people are comparing this to other neck injuries (Which I don't blame them for, it's an assumption that anyone would make) and because his neck has been cleared people believe that he'll have a rehab stint then return to normal.

However, people are overlooking the nerve damage and regression that he has also suffered throughout the multiple surgeries on his back/neck. The various nervous systems controls the body, when it moves, how it moves etc., without it our bodies are motionless. Now that that basic principle and apply it to Manning's situation. Like with anything, you don't use, you lose. Manning hasn't been throwing for a year (that we know of), that is a long time to not perform a movement, even without nerve damage, he's not going to throw very well, and would take him a significant time to rediscover his technique, power etc. Add in nerve damage, and he'll be needing to rehabilitate those nerves, and then effectively teach his nervous system how to perform those movements all over again. It's a large scale operation that will be slowed further due to his age.

Like my previous post, I'll be surprised if he can return.

Gotcha, never looked at it quite that way

[CStevenson13]

This also explains the stance of the Colts, every move they've made this offseason screams were are moving on from Peyton. With all he's meant to that franchise and how well he's played you'd think if the odds were even half way favorable they'd stay the course.Or at least bring him back at a more manageable #. Seems more and more this rebuild is out of necessity not choice.

[86WARD]

Which is what I said way back. I think the chances are better that he doesn't return than he does. It's no guarantee that he even ever hits a field again.

[MediaGuy]

I'm not going to research it but 86 and I both said he was done in a thread probably 6 months ago. One neck surgery, ok. Two neck surgeries, maybe. Three, no. He is too old at this stage to even come close to what he once was. Hang'em up and hit the comfy confines of a network tv studio of your choice Peyton. It is not worth risking your health when there are plenty of other things to do to make more money than you could ever spend, again.

[Omen]

I did too I called

Feel bad for the dude but nerve damage aint no joke


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[86WARD]

I hope he returns, but it's not sounding/looking good...