The Facts:
On Sunday, John Michael Vincent of ESPN 1070 in Indianapolis reported that Manning needs another surgical procedure on his neck. The team kind-of/sort-of indirectly denied it, JMV was at least in the right church (even if occupying the wrong pew), given the flurry of reports and developments that followed JMV’s information. Now, another Indianapolis radio host is upping the ante. Jake Query of WNDE, citing two unnamed sources whom he trusts, reports that Manning already has had another procedure on his neck, and that he’ll miss the entire 2011 season.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As PFT's Mike Florio notes, Manning’s status remains cloaked in mystery, in part because the team is likely sharing the bare minimum -- and in part because the condition from which he suffers involves complex neurological issues that can’t be addressed by taking two aspirin or “wanting it.” But with local radio hosts in Manning’s home market reporting the QB’s condition is far more serious than currently believed, it’s not too early to at least consider whether we’ll see Manning play at all in 2011. ... Stay tuned.
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