Colts QB Peyton Manning Sacrificing His Long-Term Health To Return Sooner?

While we all still try to figure out how long Peyton Manning will be out after his second neck surgery, it sounds like Manning is willing to sacrifice his long-term health to get back on the field faster. Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer is reporting that Manning opted for a more painful procedure in which a portion of his hip was removed so it could then be fused together with the bones in his spine. This is not usually the prescribed method of surgery, but for Manning, it could lead him back to the field quicker despite also possibly giving him chronic hip pain. Glazer also said the medical people to whom he spoke said Manning wouldn’t have the ability to take a hit for four months.

Source: CBS Sports

 

He would be stupid

 

Isn't that what every NFL player does every time he plays?

 

I hope that's not the case, but it probably is true. I thought Manning would be smart and play it safe for the long run. But he's going for the quick fix like every other player.

 

This is just not true. Reads the link from a doctor that knows about this surgery

NFL.com news: What's next for Manning? Noted doctor explains the situation

 

There's a thin line between NFL tough guy and stupidity. This would be the latter.