Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning called into The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday and spoke about the possibility of becoming an NFL commentator.
Manning has turned down offers from ESPN and Fox in recent years but hasn’t ruled out joining a broadcast booth when he feels the time is right.
“I haven’t said no forever,” Manning explained. “I said no to this year. This doesn’t feel like the right time. I hate having this sort of ‘check with me next year’ type of deal but that’s really how I’ve approached this chapter.”
“I believe in kind of taking it a year at a time, that’s kind of what Eli’s doing. You know, he’s taking this year off . . . . That’s what I’ve tried to do. I don’t really have a five-year plan or a ten-year plan.”
Manning said he loves watching the games and going to the games but he’s not ready to jump into broadcasting just yet. That could change down the road. He still lives in the Denver area and goes to all of the Broncos’ home games.
“It’s just not in the cards for me right now but can’t really say never forever,” Manning said.
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