Colts to host press conference with Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay
By Nick Cole
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Former Tennessee QB Peyton Manning will be back in front of the television cameras on Friday.
The Indianapolis Colts, which drafted Manning and were home to his first 14 NFL seasons, have called a joint press conference with Manning and team owner Jim Irsay.
Tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/Pa0ikTqfuq
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 17, 2016
Manning announced his retirement earlier this month with a heartfelt presser in Denver, where he played the final four seasons of his career.
During his message there he went out of his way to mention his time with the Colts and the people that were special to him in Indianapolis.
So what’s the reason for this additional press conference?
It appears to simply be a chance for Indianapolis to celebrate one of its all-time greats, according to sources close to the situation.
Colts make it clear Peyton Manning won't be retiring as a Colt. Presser is to honor the great years.
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) March 17, 2016
Jim Irsay and Peyton Manning, together again. Tomorrow. Noon. At Colts headquarters. Just like old times.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 17, 2016
But for those wondering what Manning plans to do now that his playing career is over, a chance to smooth out the relationship with the owner that decided to let him go and draft Andrew Luck, while also re-introducing Manning to the city’s media does make one wonder if this isn’t laying the foundation for something more.
Manning has been rumored to be a candidate to take an NFL front office role, perhaps in a path similar to fellow former Broncos QB John Elway.
Let the speculation begin.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
