"I'd still list us as 3rd most likely on the list come Mon or Tues when he announces, but I have to think the 49ers at least think it's definitely possible. Of course, it's definitely possible for Denver and Tennesee too. Peyton has some very good options here."

Yeah, that's where I would rank us too--which is why I don't think we get him.

And to the other guy who said the 49'ers wouldn't have gone through the trouble of giving him a physical unless they were serious. I'm not questioning whether the team is serious about him or not (they obviously are), I do question whether Peyton is serious about the 49'ers--I hope I'm wrong.

The fact remains that Peyton has visited both Denver and Tennessee but not San Francisco. Does he know the 49'ers facilities from previous visits? I just get the feeling that we are being used as leverage.

Seahawks just signed Flynn...

There goes another option should PM and Smith find other teams.

You meaning heading to visit or joining the team?

And what teams are you talking about (cards/miami?)?

There may be a reason for it but I'm not sure why Peyton would have told them where he was going. The only reason he would tell them he's going to SF is if he was using them to get a better contract with Tennessee or Denver.

How would that conversation go?

Peyton: "Yeah, nice facilities but I'm not signing here and P.S.--and please don't tell anyone because that would give me leverage--I'm going to SF! See you guys later, please don't tell anyone (especially the Titans and Broncos *wink *wink) that I'm signing with SF"

Could be. But, if Manning actually told owners/GMs that reason he wasn't signing with them was because their roster was bad, he would be an incredible jerk (which I don't believe he is).

I know, I'm scanning the 49'ers boards.

Looks like most fans still think he is going to Tennessee (which wouldn't be horrible because that's my GF's team/hometown).

This report look like Peyton is leaning Titans...

https://twitter.com/#%21/ClayTravisBGID/statuses/181424680723431427

Manning is a Titan. Now what?

I'm not saying its definitive, just more news to report--he is a local sports radio guy from the looks of it.

I don't think the Manning Returning to Tennessee angle is getting enough love. People seem to forget that he's the best QB in UT history and there are huge contingents of Colts fans in Tennessee just because of that. There was no team in Tennessee when Manning was playing for the Vols.

-chef

Hey man;

Didn't mean to walk on your handle.

I'm changing back, it was the result of post traumatic syndrome. (joke)