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Manning Leaving Colts: 'I'm at Peace'

Indianapolis will retire quarterback's No. 18

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 7, 2012 11:35 AM CST

(Newser) – The "sources" were right: Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts announced today that he won't be playing for the team next season after 14 years, reports the Indianapolis Star. "It's weighed heavy on my heart," said an emotional Manning. "But I am at peace with it." Colts owner Jim Irsay said the circumstances of the QB's hefty contract were "too difficult to overcome," adding that the team would retire Manning's No. 18. So where to next? Bleacher Report has five teams here that should be on the top of the list.

"As I go, I go with just a few words ... for Colts fans," said Manning. "Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. I truly have enjoyed being your quarterback."
In this Jan. 16, 2010, photo, Peyton Manning waves as he walks off the field.
In this Jan. 16, 2010, photo, Peyton Manning waves as he walks off the field.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
In this Dec. 2, 2011, photo, Peyton Manning talks to reporters in the locker room in Indianapolis.
In this Dec. 2, 2011, photo, Peyton Manning talks to reporters in the locker room in Indianapolis.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
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piankeshaw
Mar 8, 2012 7:27 AM CST
Peyton is a class act.  Not just a very talented athlete, but a genuinely decent human being as well.  He has done some great things for the city of Indianapolis. Sad to see him go and wish him well. Irsay is a shitbag. Let's not forget that he pulled up the Baltimore Colts in the middle of the night and left town to go to Indianapolis. His allegiance is to no one but himself. 
oldgoat
Mar 7, 2012 7:24 PM CST
Hate to see him go, but I also hate that he didn't retire.  I still believe that it would be better to retire and be able to walk away as a whole person and with your dignity instead of risking another neck injury that might injure you for life or go to some team that can't defend you and your talents aren't quite like they used to be.  However Peyton is a class guy and I wish him the best.
Outrageous
Mar 7, 2012 2:02 PM CST
Sweet, that's one less potentially tough team the Ravens have to worry about.  Now, what to do about those damn Pats?

 
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