Now that Peyton Manning has been released by the Colts, there's rampant speculation about which team he'll end up with. There are teams which even a somewhat diminished Manning could improve greatly. Sports Illustrated's candidates, in order of likelihood, are Arizona, Miami, Houston, Seattle, Kansas City, New York (Jets), Washington, and San Francisco.
Everyone's entranced with Peyton Manning because of memories of what he was before four neck surgeries: one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game. The Niners are tempted to make a run at him because they almost---in fact, should have---made it to the Super Bowl this year. The 49ers lost, not because of deficiencies at quarterback, but because of rookie mistakes and a wide receiver corps that didn't show up at the NFC Championship game.
If bringing in Peyton Manning means losing current quarterback Alex Smith to another team, then the cost is too high, especially since Peyton's durability is suspect.
The Niners are almost at the mountaintop. They performed well above expectations last year. The emotions and temptations of this moment will pass. Sticking to the plan, however unspectacular that may be, is the best course of action.
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