The Indianapolis Colts went all-in trying to snag legendary quarterback Peyton Manning as their next general manager after giving Chris Ballard the boot, but it sounds like they are hitting a brick wall. Dan Patrick, who’s been on this story from the jump, asked his source a blunt question: “Did I whiff?” The answer he got back was crystal clear, confirming a lot of buzz but also putting a serious damper on Colts fans’ hopes. “Not at all. They have talked, and as you already indicated, ultimately the timing is not right, but the interest is there,” the source told Patrick. Yeah, that “timing is not right” is the gut punch.
Why Manning’s Not Ready to Play GM (Yet)
Manning’s priorities are pretty specific right now, and they aren’t lining up with a full-time GM gig. The source was explicit: his “family and business interests are the immediate priorities for Peyton.” We’re talking about getting Omaha Productions “fully stood up,” which sounds like a huge undertaking. And then there are his kids, who he ideally wants “in, or if possible, beyond college.” It makes sense, right? The guy is building an empire beyond the field and focusing on his family, which, respect. While he might consider “consulting before that,” don’t expect anything more for now. He’s got a plate full already.
The Colts’ Own Mess to Clean Up
It’s not just Manning who isn’t ready. The Colts organization itself still has some heavy lifting to do on their end. According to Patrick’s source, they “still have structuring to do, true football and business sides, and it all goes to the Irsays.” That whole process “is not done yet.” So, even if Manning was champing at the bit, the internal chaos might be a hurdle in itself. Bottom line: “timing is an issue here” for both sides, a frustrating reality for a team looking for a fresh start.
While Indy’s GM search hits a snag, *our* own Seattle Seahawks just delivered a monstrous 20-3 beatdown to the Kansas City Chiefs! Talk about a statement win in the Emerald City! We’ll be breaking down that incredible performance against the Chiefs all week, and you know we can’t wait to see what this team does next.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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