Peyton Manning's options have been narrowed down after twelve teams contacted him the day he was released from the Indianapolis Colts.
The two teams that are high on Manning's list are the Denver Broncos and the Arizona Cardinals, and they seem like the two likeliest landing spots for the four-time MVP. However, the Dolphins still seem like a possibility, as they are trying to get an interview done, but they don't seem so high on the list as much as Denver or Arizona is.
The Seattle Seahawks have tried contacting Manning for an interview, but all signs point that those two really won't work out for the future. Another team could pop up out of nowhere as well, but it seems unlikely.
A source told ESPN that after No. 18's with the Cardinals, "his gut is that Manning is leaning toward Denver."
As of right now, in my opinion, all signs point to that he will be a Bronco. Why? First of all, Manning has said before that he favors the AFC, as he doesn't want to face his brother Eli possibly in the playoffs to get to the Super Bowl, as he would rather play him in the big show.
Along with that, Manning can mentor Tim Tebow. Manning also has a great run game and a great defense, along with great coaches like John Fox and a VP of operations in John Elway. It's the perfect situation, from a Colt to a Bronco.
However, some rumors have been coming up that Tim Tebow will in fact be gone if Manning signs in the Mile High city. If that's possible, look for Tebow to head to a team in Florida, such as the Dolphins or Jaguars.
We'll see how things go, but it seems that Manning will be rocking a Denver jersey in 2012.
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