When Peyton Manning was introduced as the new Broncos quarterback, he said one of the first things he wanted to do in Denver is get to know all his new teammates.
“I met [WR] Eric Decker on my visit,” Manning said, cracking a smile. “[DE] Elvis Dumervil and [CB] Champ Bailey have been blowing up my phone. Hopefully that will die down a little bit and I can get to know them in person.”
On Monday, Bailey had a chance to defend himself.
He laughed and said Manning only texted him back twice, but the last text was, ‘Let’s go,’ and Bailey said “that’s all I needed.”
“The way I looked at it, being in his shoes—I know everybody’s trying to get a piece of him, and I just wanted to let him know that I was here if he had any questions,” Bailey explained. “I just wanted to support him wherever he went, but I did let him know how badly I wanted him on my team. At the same time, he didn’t have to say much. He texted me and said that he’d get back to me. He did, and then he texted me after he agreed to come here. ‘Let’s go,’ pretty much.”
During the process, Bailey said he didn’t get his hopes up that Manning would end up a Bronco. While he wanted it to happen “pretty badly,” he said he let the situation play itself out.
So when he saw Manning would be his teammate, how did it feel?
“It was a good feeling,” Bailey smiled. “I can’t really put it into words how I felt at the time, but I just know it just gave me a chance to get somewhere I want to go.”
-Gray Caldwell
Tags: Champ Bailey, Peyton Manning
Week 1 2 6 8 14 are all MNF SNF or TNF games.
Thanks ab!
Why is it that we alsways have to play AT Baltimore. Sucks playing there every time. They should have to come to Denver for a change.
BFE – It’s right here on the website… alaskans got it!
5 prime time games……about time we got noticed,too bad 3 are on the road,but hey…LET’S GO!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks rbf1!
Alright – now we can set our schedules up !!
BFE – think about it – maybe you can join us for a game !!
Den @ NE 4:15 ET that blows… that’s not primetime for Manning V Brady… BOOOO
BT I agree that BS that game isnt a prime time game.
Agreed Turtle,Broncos/Pats would be a lot better than Broncos/Falcons!
All the history between not just Manning and Brady but the Broncos and the Patriots.
Never know Turtle – could be on the “flex schedule” depending on who’s scheduled that evening, but unlikely since it’s only week 5.
rbf1…I don’t know dude,getting ready to have to sink 1200 bucks into my 4 wheeler,Atlanta is only 5 hours from me,but who wants to go that far from Denver?We’ll have to wait and see bro!
John Fox on NFLN to talk Denver and their schedule!!
AB, are you getting enough sleep bro, you can make a mountain out of a mole hill, LMAO relax bro, use want to see fifty dont you.
Wow Manning has to face the leagues most feared D-fense week 1!! This should be fun.
Anbody know who has the toughest schedule since we have the second
Alright we’ll play it by ear bro!
Hey nice mock by the way!!
Our first 7 games will be televised thats auwsome man.
It’s the GIANTS bleedorange77.
I should say for me they will be, im on the west coast.
You guys wanna go to a home game,that’s like 2000 miles away for me,I don’t fly,so that’s a Helluva drive,lol.
Thanks RBF1.. I think we have maybe 5 tough games I see us going 11-5 and going deep in the playoffs..IMO
Thanks ,nice mock you have too
Every game but the Browns is going to be tough. All 6 division games are always tough for Denver. Plus the NFC south wont be slouches neither will the AFC north plus the Texans and Patriots. Going to be a very tough year this year.
Didn’t we have the 3rd toughest schedule last year?
Still we won the AFC West and a Playoff game.
With PM and JDR and a good draft,we can win 10-11 games,imo.
I hear you BFE. Maybe next time Broncos play in Nashville.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8286162b/article/top-12-games-to-look-forward-to-in-2012-schedule
Top 12 games to look forward too this year.
I live in Houston all I know is we need to beat the texans and go further in the playoffs. So I can have bragging rights with wife and friends. LOL
Eight teams have five prime-time games: Broncos, Steelers, Chargers, Bears, Packers, Giants, Eagles, 49ers.
Nobody wants the Pats on prime time LOL
rbf1,we played in Nashville the last 2 years,and I didn’t get to go,too bad we didn’t set it up then,and I could have went!
Man i’m dyin to go to that sunday night saints game. Whats the best way to get tickets? Never even been to denver & i dont know how to begin. I’ll make it happen for sure tho!
LBF dont ask me. LOL I wont have any idea. Only pro sports game i went to my cousin got the tickets at a grocery store lol
Haha i heard that alaskan, i grew up dirt poor so my fun was around my neighborhood and nothin else. Ever. Will be a dream come true to be at a broncos game at MILE HIGH!! I may not could take the excitement… poor heart could explode!
LBF I grew up all over the place in all types of households. Man I want to go to a Denver game so bad. I got to go take a tour of Invesco Field a few years ago before I went to a Rockies game. I was so excited. Got to stand on the field and all that. Im sure many people have done it but for me it was great living so far away.
Also my above statement about only pro sports game is untrue it was my only pro Denver based sports game i went to and the only one i actually had to have tickets for. Ive got to go to some Jazz games with my cousin who works for the Jazz.
Well ive done pretty well the last ten years so ive been to saints, texans, & dallas games, especially when they play denver. I use most of my trips going to ufc events, which my wife & i really love. Go to 3-5 a year & the expos as well. Have the autograph and picture with almost every ufc fighter! Its my other sports passion just behind football.
In reality, every game will be tough. Each team is a professional NFL team. I bet every NFL fan thought the same thing about us when we went against the Steelers in the playoffs. Some teams have better talent but every team is capable of winning.
Man I want to go to the fight this weekend. My favorite fighter against my least for the UFC light heavyweight belt! I love MMA. I dont fight but I do some of the training. Plus another favorite fighter fights this Saturday also.
Ive never been to a fight but i love them. Cant watch them on pay per view either. I want to go to one eventually.
But if i went to denver for a broncos game, i could die happy any time after that.
Flex scheduling can begin week 11 according to Rish Eisen.
wow! we must be pretty scary to be given what in my opinion is the toughest schedule this season.
we wont be pushovers thats for sure..seeing this schedule, I am convinced we will be drafting some OFFENSIVE LINEMEN for depth….and a QB backup..
Manning needs to be protected…
My
Draft the best defensive player on the board (but not a safety with immediate impact (pressure-wise) ..Put Clady and Harris back on the edge..Put Franklin (mauler) at Guard with Kuper. Draft the best Center available.. draft a pass catching/speed back…. Spread the Offense with wide sets to minimize hits on manning…draft a back up QB (Brock)?..optional…IMO
Patriots have the weakest schedule this year.
new blog
Of course the Pats have the easiest schedule,Belicheat and McD switched the schedules!
hey alaskan i’m gonna be at the fight saturday. my flight to atlanta leaves tomorrow at 1030. Who ya like?
what up with the early prediction of the pats winning the AFC now thats BS.
new blog
Am I the only guy on this blog that thinks we need a QUALITY RB? I liked knowshawn but he hasn’t really panned out has he? and McGahee can only run hard for two qtrs. EVERYONE want’s another pass rusher or a good wideout but for real we need a rushing THREAT!!! thats all I am sayin yo. GO CRUSH!!!!
Manning and Bailey…..two of the best to play!!!!
thats right lot’s of experence and smarts betwen the two i’m excited two see denver get over an 8-8 recored and be a top seed in the playofs