Manning on turning down broadcast roles: 'I still do too many commercials'

ESPN and FOX Sports were both reportedly willing to open up their wallets as wide as possible for Peyton Manning, but the former five-time MVP quarterback opted against a move to the broadcast booth, at least for the 2018 season.

Asked about the reported $10-million-per-year offers, Manning said he just wasn't ready to make the jump to the media side of the league.

"I don't want to be a critic at this point," said Manning, who then joked, "I still do too many commercials," according to Jonathan Mase of Restaurant Business Magazine.

Manning is believed to be interested in a John Elway-like role with an NFL franchise, though he hasn't appeared in any rush to make his next football-related career move following his retirement at the conclusion of the 2016 season.

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