What would the market look like if, and when, Peyton Manning becomes a free agent?

Vincent Jackson has had an acrimonious relationship with the Chargers throughout most of his seven seasons in San Diego, one that could be coming to an end.

The bottom line of the Peyton Manning speculation is that until he proves he can throw a football at the level required for an NFL quarterback, all of the talk is simply idle talk.

While it remains to be seen if Peyton Manning will ever play again, any misperceptions that the four-time NFL MVP will do so with the Colts appear to be long gone.

There has been plenty of momentum behind the idea that Peyton Manning might not be with the Indianapolis Colts next season. And it’s not entirely just media fodder.

Reggie McKenzie wanted his guy to coach the Raiders. As the team’s new GM, McKenzie has the power to make that call. And his guy isn’t Hue Jackson.

Colts owner Jim Irsay sent shock waves throughout the NFL last week when he fired vice chairman Bill Polian and general manager Chris Polian. It was a move that NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora hears was about Irsay taking control of his franchise.

The Bucs didn’t receive the desired results with inexperienced Raheem Morris. Jason La Canfora sees the team going in an opposite direction with their next coach.

An inability to develop young talent cost Bill and Chris Polian their jobs with the Colts, according to NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi.

Colts owner Jim Irsay fired vice chairman Bill Polian and general manager Chris Polian, possibly the biggest sign yet the Peyton Manning era could be coming to an end in Indy.

Norv Turner has some internal support in San Diego, leading to speculation that he might return for another season with the Chargers.

Coach Jim Caldwell‘s future with the Colts remains unknown, and the team remains hamstrung until they know the status of franchise QB Peyton Manning.

Steve Spagnuolo might have lost his job with the Rams on Monday, but he won’t be out of work long. Spagnuolo is believed to be at the top of the list for many teams looking for a defensive coordinator.

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports that the Rams’ internal list of GM candidates includes several younger up-and-comer type. This could be an indication St. Louis will look to hire an established veteran coach with a pedigree to serve as the biggest voice in the room.

Apparently, the Glazer family decided the time is now to start fresh in Tampa.