Warner doesn't see Cardinals as a great fit for Manning

By Adam Green/Arizona Sports
Published: February 07, 2012 @ 1:40pm

Sorry Cardinals fans, your last great QB doesn't think your team is a good fit for Peyton Manning.

A guest on Arizona Sports 620's Burns and Gambo Tuesday, Warner said he thinks Miami is a likely destination for Manning.

"Although I still make the contention that I think the perfect spot for him would be San Francisco," he said.

Ouch.

"With all the pieces there, with that defense and the young offensive line they've invested in," Warner continued, "I know Alex Smith had a great season and I'm happy for him and I've love to see him back."

Warner said if he was Manning he'd be looking for a place he will be protected and can win a Super Bowl, and while the 49ers could be that place, he's not sure anyone is linking the Cards' NFC West rival to the soon to be ex- Colt.

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But people are linking Manning to the Dolphins, and Warner said he could see that happening. He said he can't really see Arizona being the spot.

"Not that they couldn't, but I just think with what transpired and the situation here that it would be a tough fit," he said. "But not to say it couldn't happen."

The Peyton Manning saga is in full swing, and the ups and downs that have come with it are certainly enough to keep most level-headed Cardinals fans cautiously optimistic -- at best.

However, if Warner is right and the Cardinals are not a good fit for the soon-to-be former Colt, the hope would have to be that the 49ers aren't an option, either.

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  • shocked
    Rainex80 (February 7, 2012 2:37 pm)
    I am just....shocked that the great Kurt Warner once again has said something not of the positive form about the Cardinals. What an absolute SHOCK!
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  • Warner = Barkley
    Patrick Peterson's Talent (February 7, 2012 2:52 pm)
    Is anyone else getting tired of Kurt Warner's opinion on the future of this franchise? He's starting to remind me of Barkley...
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  • Warner
    AZSPORTFAN (February 8, 2012 4:59 am)
    Warner has NEVER had anything good to say about the Cardinals. If I remember correct nobody thought Warner was a good fit here either. Hey Kurt........ What about Tebow? Is he a good fit for AZ? I bet he would be according to you...... What a joke..... Does anyone get the feeling that Kurt doesn't want anyone good to come to the Cardinals or even see the Cardinals do well. I also disagree with Warner on Eli Manning not being considered a Hall of Famer yet..... http://larrybrownsports.com/football/kurt-warner-eli-manning-not-hall-of-famer-yet/115066
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  • What happened to 'something special'?
    JakesDish (February 8, 2012 8:02 am)
    Didn't the same guy (warner) comment not long ago about Manning being in AZ would be 'something special'?? You'd think he was running for office or something. In hindsight of that, a better question would be if they kept Kolb and passed on Peyton, a year goes by and Kolb duplicated his season and the Cards miss another post season. Could the franchise and the coaching staff afford that possibility? Or could they afford a failure with Manning missing the playoffs? ...to me it seems like choosing the lesser of two evils here. For me, I'm just not feeling Kolb after what I saw last season.
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  • Warner
    mesa mad man (February 8, 2012 11:28 am)
    The only reason it seems like he says so much is because they have him on the radio at least once a week here and the writers on this site take every little thing he says and write an article about it.
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  • Who likes being overshadowed?
    Think4URself (February 11, 2012 10:45 pm)
    I see it like this. Warner is the best Cardinal quarterback in the past 40 years. He is highly regarded and has plans to utilize his fame for personal gain. I am personally very glad he was our quarterback. However, he simply doesnt want to fade into the ex-athlete abyss whos only feature story is 'Where are they now?'. The acquisition of PM will instantly demote Warner to 'just another former QB'. His words will carry less weight and his popularity will diminish greatly. And, sadly enough, I dont think Warner is ready for that.
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