The Colts placed their franchise tag on Manning on February 15, 2011. On July 30, 2011, the Colts signed Manning to a 5 year, $90 million contract after negotiations in which he made it clear that he did not need to be the highest-paid player in the NFL. After a setback in his recovery from a May 23 neck surgery, on September 7, 2011 the Colts officially ruled Manning out for the season. With the Colts having the #1 pick in the 2012 Draft they will presumably pick his successor. Peyton needs to be able to mold and mentor him to take over The House That Peyton Built. We need to try to get as many signature as possible before that March 8th deadline to Mr. Irsay. A true fan will support him anywhere he goes, but we all know we want to see him stay in Indianapolis; and retire a Colt.