Colt Rides Off

In the end, it appears that the gigantic contract given to Peyton Manning lead to the end of his career in Indianapolis. Nobody seriously expected Colts owner Jim Irsway to pick up the $28 million option for Manning this Thursday.

Considering his huge salary cap hit and his unknown physical condition, it didn't seem like a wise idea to pay Manning that exorbitant amount of money.

Manning will take his game to some other franchise. He will probably sign a very heavy incentive laden contract. Teams would be foolish to structure his contract any other way.

Chad Ochocinco reminded fans that at the end of the day, the NFL is still a business and decisions get made that effect players.

Manning might have been able to finish his career with the Colts, but his contract became the breaking point. He won't be the last player to have it end this way.