Reader: Peyton Manning needs to go because he stands in the pocket like a stiff d*ck

Yesterday, we shared tribute tweets from Broncos players to Champ Bailey after the future Hall of Famer was released by the team. When we asked Facebook friends if this was a good move, most reluctantly agreed. But there were definitely some tangents, including this salvo aimed at another highly paid...
By Michael RobertsMarch 7, 2014
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Yesterday, we shared tribute tweets from Broncos players to Champ Bailey after the future Hall of Famer was released by the team. When we asked Facebook friends if this was a good move, most reluctantly agreed. But there were definitely some tangents, including this salvo aimed at another highly paid Bronco.

M Kathleen’s Art writes:

Manning needs to retire….the Broncos need a quarterback that will run, not one that stands there like a stiff dick…and not to mention Manning is not worth 20 million/yr.

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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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