Another Manning in Denver? Deion Sanders pleads with John Elway

The NFL trade deadline hits next week and NFL Network’s Deion Sanders believes the Denver Broncos problems can be solved with a change at quarterback. But, Sanders is not implying that the Broncos go to a backup QB. Instead, he thinks a trade is necessary.

On NFL Network Tuesday, Sanders gave a passionate plea to Broncos President of Football Operations and General Manager John Elway, encouraging him to make a deal with the New York Giants for Eli Manning.

While many Broncos fans in recent weeks seem ready to see a change at quarterback, the financial impact of adding Manning to the roster may be too big a pill to swallow. For a team already paying franchise quarterback money to linebacker Von Miller, Manning’s salary could severely hamstring Denver. Additionally, renting the 37-year-old, two-time Super Bowl champion for only a season or two may not fit the team’s long-term goals.

Sanders knew how to get attention when he was still playing and that skill set has translated well to his post-playing media career. His comments may have been designed to simply stir up conversation. Regardless of their intent, he certainly has some Broncos fans wondering, “What if?”