Peyton to Mile High

I was a little surprised to see Peyton choose Denver over Tennessee last Monday.  I figured Denver had to be the favorite but not once Tennessee entered the picture.  Manning is loved just about everywhere, but especially in Tennessee because of his remarkable stint in Knoxville before being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts.  Having gone to school there and being from the southeast, I would've put my money on Manning ending up in Nashville playing for the Titans.  On top of his history there, Manning would be playing behind a tough offensive line that allowed few sacks last year and have an all-pro running back to relieve him of constant pressure.  Manning never had a great running back in Indy, with a possible exception to Edgerrin James for a year or so.  It seems though the competitive nature of John Elway once again prevailed, as Manning announced he was gonna be throwing for the Broncos this upcoming season.  Like Tennessee, Denver certainly has promising talent and a lock down defense, especially in the secondary.  Peyton should enjoy not having to throw five touchdowns per game to guarantee a victory.  Throwing to Demytrius Thomas will be a bright spot, despite losing wideout Brandon Lloyd to the New England Patriots.  I'm sure by the end of this season, Manning will turn some no name receiver into a household name like an Austin Collie or Pierre Garcon.