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The football world was shocked to find out earlier this week that one of the sport's all-time greats, Peyton Manning, was reportedly considering running for office.
On Tuesday, Republican Representative, Scott DeJarlais, mentioned that Manning was a possible candidate for a seat in Tennessee's Senate. However, the following day when that news broke out, the five-time MVP shot that very notion down.
Via Allan Bell of 24/7 sports:
Peyton Manning on @3HL1045, "I certainly have an interest in politics and in our country. I just have zero interest in being a politician."
— Allan Bell (@AllanGBell) September 27, 2017
Manning, a Louisiana native, went to college at The University of Tennessee, where he became the school's all-time passing leader before making his name in the NFL. He graduated from UT with a degree in speech communication at the top of his major's class. However, his verbal prowess was ultimately designed for being a leader on the gridiron; not in the field of politics.
Manning's ties to the Volunteer State remain strong to this very day. He was spotted playing a round of golf in June with retiring Tennessee Senator Bob Corker and President Donald Trump.
The fact that Manning is aware that he's ill-suited to be a politician is the probably the best for all parties involved. His football legacy is more than enough to stake his claim as one of the most celebrated personalities in the country, and a possible run for office may do more harm than good for his reputation.
