"I made that move after 12 years and it was very difficult. So much newness involved and I made the move because I wanted to play," Namath told Yahoo! Sports.
"The move was made because the Rams' coach was Chuck Knox and I had a relationship with him, one dating back to high school, actually. I thought I was sound enough to play and the Jets were going through a rebuilding situation and Richard Todd wanted to play. But I see Peyton going to a contender; I can't see him going to someone who can't contend. If he goes to Miami, he'd be in that situation certainly."
Namath thinks Manning should go to the Dolphins, as it makes the most sense. Namath thinks teams shouldn't shy away because of Manning's neck. Broadway Joe also thinks that Manning can play another five years in the NFL, as he tells Yahoo!:
"I wouldn't be surprised if he can play another five years, if he's healthy. The number one thing with him is his arm strength because he does have excellent health otherwise. If anyone can swing this and be successful it is Peyton Manning — and let's not forget that Joe Montana was reasonably successful in Kansas City after all those years in San Francisco. I'm not concerned about him going somewhere new. I'd want to see him throw that ball. What about that arm strength?"Manning has over 54,000 yards passing and is one touchdown away from the big 400.
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