Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice believes the 49ers should pursue quarterback Peyton Manning if and when he is released this week.
“I think you go for it,” Rice said Tuesday per Marin Independent Journal. “A guy of that talent, you’ve got everything in place. You’ve got a defense that smacks you in the mouth. You just need a little more out of the offense. That’s not knocking what Alex (Smith) did. (Manning) can take you to a whole different level.”
Rice went on to say that whoever gets Manning will at least win 10 games next season.
“If he goes to the Washington Redskins, I guarantee they win 10 games. If he goes to Miami, they win 10 games,” Rice said.
I tend to disagree with Rice’s point that even the Redskins would ten games next season. I can’t see that happening with their weak offensive line and lack of offensive firepower to contend in the NFC East.
But, I do agree with Rice that the 49ers should pursue Manning if he becomes a free agent.
Alex Smith played well in 2011, but Manning might put them over the top.
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The skins wont win 10 games with him sorry. You know they play the Giants x2 Eagles and cowgirls all rush the passer their O-line is trash. They also play the Falcons, Saints Steelers,ravens Bengals etc etc do i need to say more. They play right into the hands of NY Philly Dal they rush the passer until something breaks manning wont go there he knows better!
He goes to Mia they win 11 games
AZ 10-11
Hawks 11
Jets 13