Peyton Manning

Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos delivers a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 9, 2012 in Denver. Manning overcame Pittsburgh's 10-minute advantage in time of possession and led a hurry-up offense that helped the Broncos beat the Steelers 31-19 on Sunday night in his Denver debut. The four-time MVP coming off four neck surgeries that wiped out his final season in Indianapolis last year completed 19 of 26 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns. He was sacked twice and bounced up both times without trouble.

Peyton Manning hands the ball off to running back Willis McGahee — Getty Images/Justin Edmonds

Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos hands the ball off to running back Willis McGahee (23) during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on Sept. 9, 2012 in Denver.

New Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, center, is flanked by Broncos owner Pat Bowlin, left, and vice president John Elway during a news conference at the NFL Denver Broncos headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

New Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during a news conference at the NFL Denver Broncos headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

NFL quarterback Peyton Manning leaves the Arizona Cardinals training facility after a five hour meeting with coaches and front office staff, March 11, 2012, in Tempe, Ariz.

Quarterback Peyton Manning collects his thoughts as speaks during a news conference in Indianapolis, March 7, 2012. Manning's record-breaking run as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts ended when team owner Jim Irsay announced the team would release its best player.

Peyton Manning presents the AP MVP Player of the Year to Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers — AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez

Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning, left, presents the AP MVP Player of the Year to Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the inaugural NFL Honors show, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis.

Super Bow Commercials — AP Images for Papa John's

NFL stars Peyton Manning (right), Jerome Bettis (left) and Papa John's Founder, Chairman and CEO John Schnatter enjoy Papa John's pizza and Pepsi MAX during a recent commercial shoot at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Jan. 23, 2012.

Peyton Manning walks off the field — AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field after the New York Jets defeated Indianapolis, 17-16, in an NFL AFC wild card football playoff game in Indianapolis, Jan. 8, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning talks to reporters in the locker room at the NFL football team's practice facility in Indianapolis in an undated photo.

Eli Manning and Peyton Manning — Getty Images/Andy Lyons

Eli Manning (10) of the New York Giants and Peyton Manning (18) of the Indianapolis Colts embrace following the Colts 38-14 win at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 19, 2010 in Indianapolis.

Peyton Manning and Tim Tebow — Getty Images/Doug Pensinger

Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) of the Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Tim Tebow (15) of the Denver Broncos meet at midfield after the game at INVESCO Field at Mile High on Sept. 26, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Colts defeated the Broncos 27-13.

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts watches the action during the game against the Washington Redskins at Lucas Oil Stadium on Aug. 19, 2011 in Indianapolis.

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts gives instructions to his team during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, at LP Field on December 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn. — Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts gives instructions to his team during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, at LP Field on Dec. 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field after throwing an interception during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the New Orleans Saints in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Saints cornerback Tracy Porter returned the interception 74 yards for a touchdown.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL AFC wild-card playoff game against the San Diego Chargers, Jan. 3, 2009, in San Diego.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass while being pressured by Baltimore Ravens' Dwan Edwards, back, during the first half of an NFL football game, Dec. 9, 2007, in Baltimore.

Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy next to head coach Tony Dungy and is wife, Lauren, and CBS sports broadcaster Jim Nantz after winning Super Bowl XLI 29-17 over the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks down the field after a first down against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Feb. 4, 2007.

Peyton Manning chats with Colts owner Jim Irsay — AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, chats with Colts owner Jim Irsay during media day for Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Jan. 30, 2007.

Eli, Archie and Peyton Manning on the set during a Reebok commercial shoot on June 26, 2006 in North Caldwell, New Jersey.

Peyton Manning poses Connie Payton and Gene Upshaw — Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts poses with Connie Payton, wife of deceased star Walter Payton, and Gene Upshaw, President of the NFL Players Association, with the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy during a press conference on Feb. 3, 2006 at the Renaissance Center in Detroit

Peyton Manning calls out signals at the line — Getty Images/Jamie Squire

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts calls out signals at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Divisional Playoffs on Jan. 15, 2006 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning gets set to throw as Tennessee Titans' Antwan Odom, left, and Peter Sirmon give chase during the first half, Dec. 4, 2005, in Indianapolis.

Peyton Manning of the AFC team holds his MVP trophy after the NFL Pro Bowl on Feb. 13, 2005 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The AFC team beat the NFC team 38-27.

Peyton Manning runs the offense — Getty Images/Doug Pensinger

Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts runs the offense against the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 2, 2005 at the Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.

Peyton Manning is honored alongside his former college coach Phillip Fulmer — Getty Images/Streeter Lecka

Former Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning and current quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts is honored alongside his former college coach Phillip Fulmer before the start of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Oct. 29, 2005 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts confers with offensive coordinator Tom Moore while playing the Houston Texans, Dec. 12, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Head Coach Tony Dungy and quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts confer on the sideline during the game against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 23, 2003 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.

Peyton Manning calls out the play — Getty Images/Rick Stewart

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts calls out the play during the game against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 23, 2003 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.

Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts leads a huddle while facing the Chicago Bears during a game on Nov. 21, 2004 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts calls the play during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium on Nov. 10, 2002 in Philadelphia.

Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts hands off the ball during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at PSINet Stadium in Baltimore, Dec. 2, 2001.

Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts gets ready to pass the ball during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Nov. 5, 2000.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning throws a touchdown pass to Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison during first quarter action in their game with the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 18 1998, in San Francisco.

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts meets with the press during the Colts 1st practice — Getty Images/Vincent Laforet

Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts meets with the press during the Colts first practice in Indianapolis, April 24, 1998.

Quarterback Peyton Manning displays an Indianapolis Colts jersey during the NFL draft at Madison Square Garden in New York City, April 18, 1998.

Running back Curtis Enis, defensive back Charles Woodson and quarterbacks Ryan Leaf and Peyton Manning stand together during the NFL draft at Madison Square Garden in New York City, April 18, 1998.

First overall pick Peyton Manning shows off his jersey after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in New York City, April 18, 1998.

Tennessee Quarterback Peyton Manning with his father Archie Manning during the Volunteers 52-14 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sept. 23, 1995. Archie played quarterback got the University of Mississippi.

Quarterback Peyton Manning of the University of Tennessee sets to throw a pass during the Volunteers 17-13 loss to the University of Alabama, Oct. 15, 1994.