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August 20th, 2012

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Kolb Done in Arizona?

It may be a little early to make the call, but we are definitely closer to seeing quarterback Kevin Kolb on his way out versus securing the starting gig in Arizona. Through two preseason games he has just not looked comfortable in the pocket or shown the confidence to take command of the offense.

In two games played Kolb’s numbers look horrendous; just 5 of 15 passing for 47 yards, with an interception. Kolb has also been sacked four times and has one of the worst preseason passer ratings of 15.1. Against the Raiders he may not have been scared, but he did not look like a quarterback with confidence, as he was often hit and knocked down, when he wasn’t getting sacked.

Kolb will undoubtedly need an outstanding performance in week three of the preseason against the Titans if he has any hopes of winning the starting job. I have not been to Vegas lately, but I am guessing his odds are long.

Manning Sharp, but not Great.

Against the Seahawks in week two of the preseason, quarterback Peyton Manning got plenty of work, throwing the ball 23 times and playing the entire first half. Manning also shook off some more rust on Saturday taking his first big hit this preseason. It wasn’t a ferocious hit, but it was nice to see the four-time MVP bounced back up with no issues.

The former Colt played well completing 16 of 23 for 177 yards in the air and he made a number of nice throws dropping the ball right in the bread-basket; the kid has not lost his touch. While there appears to be no reason for concern regarding his accuracy, Manning has yet to throw a touchdown pass this preseason (although not all his fault, just ask tight end Jacob Tamme who dropped an easy score against the Seahawks).

There are plenty of things in Manning’s game currently to call out that look pretty good; his command on the field, decision making, tempo, and while he has looked sharp, he has been far from great at times. Manning has made the short to intermediate throws without issue, but we have really yet to see him go deep. He has also been plagued with passes getting knocked down and tipped at the line leading to a couple of interceptions against the Seahawks.

All-in-all for a quarterback that missed all of last season, Manning has looked strong on the field and appears to be moving in the right direction. He’s still a work in progress and Denver fans have yet to see the finished product. I would say they have much to look forward to.

By David Ortega