Awwww...The Denver Broncos!

So, after months of hype, weeks of reality coming to fruition, and days of eager anticipation, Peyton Manning has chosen to become a Denver Bronco. This may not be a huge suprise as you have what I consider a really good tough-minded defense oriented head coach John Fox (who can now focus more on the defense and let Manning control the offence), a decent defense, a rejuvenated run game, and a hungry team in a rather winnable division. Same could be said for if he chose the 49ers and arguable the Titans.

However, now this has major implications for the following people:

Alex Smith - Once he learned that the 49ers worked out Manning who was playing catch with Jim Harbaugh, he got ticked. He may take his mediocre talents to South Beach. Reportedly, the Niners issued a contract to Smith that he has not signed. He must have known something was up. He did not sign the contract, then finds out his team came in as runner up to the Peyton Manning Sweepstakes. That would stick in my crawl too. Smith is reportedly negotiating as I type with the Miami Dolphins and can probably finish his mediocre to below average career there, rather than with a team that was a flubbed punt return away from the Superbowl (and several missed pass opportunities that rarely get mentioned anymore). The 49ers tried to be cute, and it may just cost them their future. This does not affect their defense, but if you aren't scoring points and moving the ball, you won't win. Alex Smith should stay in San Francisco, but he probably won't.

Tim Tebow - Well, he is up on the block to be traded, after several quarterback niches have been filled across the league. The Redskins threw the house at the Rams for a rookie. Miami would fit, popularity wise. However, a guy who came from the Packers who is responsible for that sick offense can't do the same thing Tebow. I saw somewhere that the Eagles could be a good fit, but I can't imagine what I would want to give up for somebody who would go from a first round pick/starting QB sensation/fad to a backup or possible 3rd string quarterback behind Trent Edwards. Jacksonville's new ownership allegedly has a door wide open for Tebow, but that would have to be determined. Who knows, maybe Cleveland could have something to offer Denver for Tebow. They need a quarterback and the Broncos would need some youth/help in their secondary. The 49ers could maybe use him if Smith goes away, but that would be regressing for a team that was on the cusp and outshot the Saints in the playoffs.

Matt Moore - I think he was serviceable last season and with propery coaching he could be a legitimate starter. However, with Brandon Marshall gone, yet a young core of receivers at his disposal, he can still sling under the direction of Philbin. However, with a starting QB negotiating with his team who just led his potentially former team to an NFC championship game, Moore could be sent back to the bench. He must have had a roller coaster of emotions since this is what happened: Chad Henne took off, then Moore was in line to start; Manning comes to town, and Moore is back to the bench; Manning says no to the Dolphins, and Moore is back to starter; and finally Alex Smith negotiates with the team, and Moore is back to the bench. Also, throw in the potential of Matt Flynn coming to town, and that was one more up then back down for Moore. By my estimation, that means Matt Moore went from starter to backup maybe up to 4 times before the Draft was even held.

Matt Hasselback - He is an all around team player and in my mind a solid leader for Tennessee. He had (on the surface) no qualms with Manning coming to the Titans. He understands what it brings to his team and that he could learn from his fellow veteran (although he probably would have been traded). I do think he would be the least-miffed potentially impacted quarterback in this whole drama. Jake Locker will still get to learn how to lead an offense while relying on a solid run game and how to deal with back injuries for the short term with Hasselback. MH also gets to throw deep to a recovering Kenny Britt and some up and coming/up and down receivers this coming season. The Titans have a chance to threaten some teams this year, in my opinion.

Also filed under "in my opinion" - Kenny Britt should have forged Peyton Manning's signature on a Titans contract.

So, since I am soooooooo awesome at predicting football, I see the following domino:

Tebow goes to Cleveland for their first round pick, where the Broncos will select the only good receiver - that Blackmon kid - and start immediately.

Alex Smith might make the mature decision and stay in San Francisco.

The Dolphins struggle to get one cheer in any of their home games.

(This post was in leu of my upcoming "Why Sports Radio Sucks" column...stay tuned!)