Peyton Manning underwent knee surgery and could miss the season opener.
Peyton Manning underwent surgery to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee Monday afternoon, sending a jolt of uncertainty through the Indianapolis Colts organization.
With his rehabilitation expected to last as long as six weeks, there is a chance the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player and eight-time Pro Bowler may not be ready when the Colts open the regular season — and usher in the Lucas Oil Stadium era — Sept. 7 against the Chicago Bears.
I’ll admit it. I’m scarred by Marvin Harrison’s knee situation. We were assured by the Colts organization that his knee injury wasn’t all that severe and that he was almost ready to go for quite a while. Then, when he returned to the field in the playoffs, his knee was clearly a limiting factor. Fortunately, we have a battery of ridiculously qualified receivers — even if they’re not quite up to Harrison’s level (Reggie Wayne potentially excepted). At quarterback, the Colts don’t seem to have that kind of fall back.
Manning has been an iron-man, and I for one have appreciated being able to take his presence for granted.
((sarcasm)) So, I’m guessing the Colts will work to get Farve? ((end sarcasm))
It was only a matter of time before Peyton would have an injury/surgery that would keep him from playing. Knock on wood, hopefully this is the worst we’ll see.
“At quarterback, the Colts don’t seem to have that kind of fall back.”
What, you’re not looking forward to the beginning of the Jim Sorgi era? *Ack*, sorry, made myself a little naseous there. Anyway, 12 months ago I didn’t know a bursa sac from a burlap sack, but thanks to Marvin Harrison’s travails with that body part and how the Colts covered up how bad it was, I can’t help but be nervous about this!
Hopefully it just keeps him away from the dangers of preseason football games, and he’s well for when it matters.
He doesn’t have any nightclubs or carwashes to manage during his time off, does he?