Peyton Manning has been retired from the NFL as a player for four years now, so many are wondering if—or when—the former quarterback will step into a front office.
There has been a lot of discussion about Manning taking on a front-office role ever since he hung up his cleats, but nothing concrete has ever been established.
But here is the thing: apparently, Manning wants to go big or not do anything at all.
According to Kalyn Kahler of Bleacher Report, multiple sources who have spent time around Manning say that he really wants to run a team with a stake in ownership, similar to what Michael Jordan has done with the Charlotte Hornets.
“I could see him running an organization,” said former NFL head coach Mike Shanahan. “He is so on top of every area because he has been working at it his whole life.”
Manning recently turned down a lucrative offer from ESPN to become a commentator on Monday Night Football, so perhaps he has more significant plans for his future.
The future Hall-of-Famer entered the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts back in 1998 and spent 14 seasons with the club, leading the Colts to a Super Bowl title during the 2006-07 campaign.
Following his lengthy stint in Indianapolis, Manning linked up with the Denver Broncos in 2012 and spent the final four years of his career in the Mile High City, adding another Super Bowl title in his last season.
Over the course of his illustrious NFL tenure, Manning won five MVP awards and earned 14 Pro Bowl selections.
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