Peyton Manning’s name was linked with the New York Jets’ GM opening earlier this month. The quarterback great told the Denver Post this week he was never in touch with their new coach Adam Gase about the front-office gig.
“I did not speak with Adam about that nor was I contacted by anyone,” said Manning, who added he keeps in touch with Gase, who formerly was a Broncos offensive coordinator.
The Post asked what will the closest Manning will come to being on a team this year?
“I’ll be at the Yankees and Smashers eight-year old baseball and softball games (for his kids) Marshall and Mosley — I’m a volunteer assistant,” he said. “And there’s flag football on Sunday — Marshall is playing for the Rams. It’s important to be able to go to those games.”
Manning is taking his time, living in the present and not focusing on the future.
“I can’t speak too far into the future,” he said. “I still stay connected (to the sport). I can’t look into a glass and say what I’m going to be wanting to do this year, next year or five years from now. I do know I want to stay close to it.”
He added ESPN executive visited him in Colorado regarding the opening in the “Monday Night Football” booth.
“I enjoyed talking to them,” Manning said. “I had (a) great conversation. It wasn’t the right time this year. Maybe it will never be.”
