Hayes: Confused like Archie

Written by Todd Smith on 08 December 2011.

Archie Manning said Andrew Luck and his son Peyton couldn't play together only to later reverse course. Reggie Hayes is just as confused:

I don't want to see Peyton Manning leave Indianapolis. I don't know anyone who does. He's the face of the franchise and in many ways the face of the NFL. But I also doubt he'd be too thrilled – if his health lets him continue his career – to be a one- or two-year mentor to Luck in some sort of farewell transition.

On the other hand, nearly every so-called NFL expert believes Luck is the next great quarterback and any team with a chance to build around him should start construction yesterday. The Colts have a head start, already demolishing this season with their historic implosion.