Peyton Manning instant Twitter poll: Mistake or genius to pick the Broncos?

Peyton Manning's choice of the Denver Broncos caused an instant eruption on Twitter, whose users are divided on whether the move is brilliant or idiotic. Page down to see the results of our instant Twitter poll featuring some of the most passionate early reactions...

By Michael Roberts

March 19, 2012

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Peyton Manning's choice of the Denver Broncos caused an instant eruption on Twitter, whose users are divided on whether the move is brilliant or idiotic.

Page down to see the results of our instant Twitter poll featuring some of the most passionate early reactions.

PEYTON MANNING PICKED DENVER BRONCS HELL MOTHERFUKIN YES!! IM THE HAPPIEST CHIC RIGHT NOW XODE! WOOT WOOT!! : )
— Dede (@kurd_chic_life) March 19, 2012

Peyton Manning Is Said to Be Headed to Broncos: nyti.ms/xj96sw NOOOOOOO You stupid stupid man!
— R (@LibertyLynx) March 19, 2012

Peyton Manning to sign with the Broncos! Very nice!:)Thanks Tebow!
— J.Allan Macazo (@jamguy27) March 19, 2012

Everybody mad cause Peyton Manning didn't wanna come to the sucky ass titans
— CuffNFuck(@ItsYaNiggaZack_) March 19, 2012

I love how John Elway said Tebow wasn't going anywhere and then he goes and gets Peyton Manning #wellplayed #Tebowing4Tebow
— Quichey Johnson (@eatmy_QUICHE) March 19, 2012

Peyton Manning is going somewhere where #18 is already retired. Fuck you Peyton.
— Dustin (@CuttyDoesIt06) March 19, 2012

Broncos fans stuck by Tebow for a while...then Manning came and well, he's Peyton fucking Manning.
— Zach Plescia (@Zach40892) March 19, 2012

Absolutely unbelievable. Peyton Manning is a Denver Bronco. Best day in Broncos history since Super Bowl XXXIII
— Cody Harrison (@CodyHarrison21) March 19, 2012

We're shutting down Denver to celebrate! So excited for @Peyton_Manning to lead the next era of Broncos football! #PeytonWatch2012
— Cole Schliep (@COCougarBait) March 19, 2012

"@OfficialRoyalT: Peyton Manning becomes a Bronco! That means Tebowmania is over! #fb" no that means Tebowmania starts somewhere else
— King Miles Brown (@its_Bro_Miles) March 19, 2012

Page down for more instant Twitter takes on Peyton Manning's decision to choose the Broncos.

I always hated peyton manning
— LIL DUDE DA GENERAL (@GUNZONDE3K) March 19, 2012

Someone has a horse fetish. His name is Peyton Manning. Go Niners!!!
— Brian Cipcic (@The_Cipcicening) March 19, 2012

Congrats to the Broncos for getting Peyton Manning! What to do with Tim Tebow now? #freetebow? I say make him a running back lol
— Renz (@renzy1218) March 19, 2012

So wats peyton Manning's twitter so I can call him a dickhead for going to the broncos
— SuccessJames (@Kum_Laude) March 19, 2012

Well Peyton Manning is done winning Super Bowls. Not winning another with Denver. Moron.
— Jim Meehan (@meechum33) March 19, 2012

Peyton Manning's obsession with horses is not unlike that of an 8 year old girl.
— Joe Gallois (@JoeGallois) March 19, 2012

Peyton manning made a terrible mistake! Ohhhh well!
— Nick Gossage (@TriplBeamDreams) March 19, 2012

I am a tebow fan but come on now, it's Peyton Manning, I am a bigger fan
— Kevin Hill (@thekhill) March 19, 2012

I am sad that Tebow hasnt had a full offseason in blue and orange and now prolly never will but...its peyton manning
— Anthony Ruff (@Anthony_Ruff) March 19, 2012

Judging by some posts I've seen, I guess the Broncos signed Peyton Manning?
— DayMo (@DKShan) March 19, 2012

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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