Peyton Manning Reportedly Had Another Surgical Procedure

by Jess Root on Feb 16, 2012 5:00 AM MST in General Arizona Cardinals News

As the Peyton Manning news just started to wane, a new report has coming out that indicates that the star QB has had four, not three procedures as previously believed. There is also the rumor that he may have developed bone spurs in his neck.

The other surgery allegedly happened between his May surgery to correct his bulging disk and cervical fusion he had in September.

What does this mean?

To start, with the possibility of bone spurs, it increases the likelihood of the need for yet another surgery.

With that, it means that teams will be much more cautious with pursuing him and it may signal that he may have to retire.

The news is only news because of the information that has previously come out saying that he was cleared to play but was working on arm strength and expecting the nerve to regenerate.

This will only raise the concerns of his health. Perhaps in the end this will make him less expensive, but not likely. The team that wants him will end up paying and taking a huge risk.

ROTB, are you still on board with this information?

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As much as I'd love to hear Manning to Fitzgerald... Touchdown,

I think he needs to look at his long term health and retire. I think the game is immeasurably better with Peyton in it, but in the end it’s just a game and he needs to take care of himself. Besides, he can get back into the game via coaching (or announcing) and still be around it.

by psknapp on Feb 16, 2012 9:09 AM MST reply actions

Totally Agree

Nothing wrong at all at bowing out and retiring right now. He’s got more money than he can spend in a lifetime, can live comfortably off the interest alone, can get paid handsomely for some time with endorsements, make the HOF, and work the appearance circuit for big bucks and live like a king till he’s old and gray. And if he just feels like he needs to have a job, like you said, he can be a coach or announcer. He’s really got it made.

There’s really no reason he should roll the dice with his health.

by SuperSerial on Feb 17, 2012 2:02 AM MST up reply actions

This is almost getting to the point of "lockout" talk to me......

Getting tired of hearing about the labor pains…..just show me the baby already.

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by Steamin' Beamin' on Feb 16, 2012 9:10 AM MST reply actions

Surgery???

It was defined as a procedure…a nurse popping a zit can be considered a “medical procedure”. There sure are alot of “potentially” and “possiblies” in this story as well as “league sources”. I never bought the weapons of mass destruction and I’m not sure this “news” means anything.

What I pulled from this was that he was at 80% during week 15. I imagine with his work ethic he would be solid for the 2012 season. Plenty of players have had this procedure…linebackers for that matter. The human body is pretty incredible, and a 90% Peyton is better than 80% of the league starters.

by theuglytruth on Feb 16, 2012 11:48 AM MST reply actions

Kolb quesion..

..Jess, have you heard any news about Kolb’s health? I read that he still had symptoms 3-4 weeks after the season…has he had clearance yet? Thanks!

by theuglytruth on Feb 16, 2012 1:14 PM MST reply actions

Supposedly he is healed up now

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by JoeCB1991 on Feb 16, 2012 1:50 PM MST up reply actions

yea hasn't Somers tweeted several times about him being "symptom free" for a while now?

I think it was him….

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by Steamin' Beamin' on Feb 16, 2012 2:11 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah, he's all set

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by Jess Root on Feb 16, 2012 8:57 PM MST up reply actions