Former NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning was one of the best at his position in reading opposing defenses and making adjustments at the line of scrimmage.
Manning also established a close rapport with coaches like Tom Moore and Bruce Arians during his time in Indianapolis, and always seemed to have a knack for scheming and play-calling under center.
Naturally, these qualities would seem to make Manning the ideal coaching candidate. However, Peyton does not have interest, actually disputing the idea he would make for a good coach (via Curtis Crabtree of Pro Football Talk):
“One thing, I guess, that I just don’t think that I’ll probably get into is coaching, if you will, in the NFL,” Manning said. “Or, people say, ‘Why don’t you go back and coach in college’ or whatnot. You know, the truth of it is I’m not sure I would be as good of a coach as people think. Being a coach takes a certain skill and just because you were a successful football player doesn’t mean you’re a good coach. I like teaching. I like teaching football. I like teaching young quarterbacks, answering questions, paying it forward. So maybe eliminate that.”
Manning did say he would like to get involved with coaching his kids in youth leagues, though that is hardly the same level as college or the NFL.
Then again, perhaps Manning is simply too busy for a coaching gig. He already had a “Detail” show on ESPN+, and also has his own program on ESPN+ entitled “Peyton's Places.”
Manning might be willing to pass on some of his knowledge to his kids, but he does not seem intent on coaching at a high level. He would just as soon be a teacher.
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