‘Haven’t Said No to Anything Officially’ – Peyton Manning Hints at Future Role With the Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos have been a shadow of the franchise they once were over the past few years. Struggling with inconsistencies since the retirement of Peyton Manning, the club have been in rebuild mood. 

And if their on-field struggles weren’t enough, the franchise recently got involved in an ownership tussle as well. A lawsuit was filed by sisters Amie Bowlen Klemmer and Beth Bowlen Wallace who are daughters of late Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen.

Through the lawsuit, the sisters sued for the removal of trustees selected by their father to run the franchise according to his will. The Broncos trustees have in turn backed another one of Pat Bowlen’s daughters, Brittany Bowlen, to be the next person to lead the franchise. 

But according to recent reports, the lawsuit filed by the sisters has been dismissed. No news of any settlement being made between the two parties has been made public either. 

Following the incident, some changes are expected in the Broncos organization. And with some new faces being floated around to take charge, the name of franchise legend Peyton Manning has also started doing rounds. 

Peyton Manning not ruling out a return to Denver Broncos

While talking to the Associated Press, Peyton Manning was asked about his plans for the future. Enjoying retirement, Manning said that he prefers taking things at his own pace.  

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“I’ve gone on a year-to-year basis in this second chapter,” Manning said. “I’m going to try to do this, this year. I don’t go past that because you try different things and maybe you like it, maybe you don’t. I will always be a part of the Broncos and Colts organizations in some way.”

When asked specifically about a future role with the Broncos, Peyton Manning though refused to rule anything out.

“I’m interested in what’s going to happen. I haven’t said no to anything officially forever. I’ve just said no to some things each year. The next year, maybe things change. So, who knows what will happen in that.”

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Manning was spotted training with Broncos’ Drew Lock recently as the young QB enters what could be a make-or-break season for him. As valuable as his experience is on the field, his knowledge and stature in the league overall could prove to be beneficial for the franchise looking to return to its glory days.