Peyton Manning: 5 Destinations for the Possible Free Agent QB

Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE

The Indianapolis Colts have quite the dilemma on their hands. On one hand, the organization should be thrilled it has the opportunity to acquire Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft. On the other hand, the Colts have to decide what to do with quarterback Peyton Manning, who’s been the face of the franchise for over a decade.

Opinions on what the Colts should do couldn’t possibly be any more varied, even within the organization. Colts owner Jim Irsay and team president Bill Polian are divided about what to do as are the players and fans.

Let’s say the Colts decide to void Manning’s contract since he won’t play in 2011. If that happens, he would become a free agent and any NFL team could sign him for 2012 season and beyond. If that were to happen, where would he go? The first thought that comes to mind is pretty much anywhere. However, where would Manning fit the best?

Of course, Manning could easily take over teams with established quarterbacks like the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons and win a Super Bowl instantly. However, let’s take a look at some teams who have everything but a quality quarterback.

Here are five teams that Manning could join and easily contend for a Super Bowl again: