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Peyton Manning explains his level of interest in being the NFL commissioner
By Rolando Rosa
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Peyton Manning one day as the NFL’s commissioner? The Tennessee legend has proven capable in every role he’s served, whether as a quarterback, or now as an ESPN personality.
However, to borrow a phrase from his ESPN colleague Lee Corso, not so fast my friend. Manning shot down any potential interest in the position during an appearance on #PFTPM.
“I’m not qualified, in my opinion,” Manning said via ProFootballTalk. “… That’s just not something that’s on my radar. Specifically because I don’t think I’m qualified to do it.”
Manning went on to praise current commissioner Roger Goodell, who handed him his first Super Bowl trophy. The 2-time Super Bowl champion has no desire to fill Goodell’s shoes.
“Roger looks a lot younger back in 2007 than he does now,” Manning said. “And it hasn’t been that long ago…He’s done a heck of a job. I’m not sure anybody wants to follow Roger Goodell as Commissioner. It’s like following John Wooden at UCLA. The bar has been set high. Roger takes criticism, certainly. But I think he’s done a great job.”
Manning’s alma mater Tennessee will aim for a 10th victory this season when the Vols travel to take on South Carolina and they’ll be decked out in some sweet new orange helmets.
