Despite plenty of rumors surrounding Peyton Manning's interest in taking a coaching job at the University of Tennessee, the former quarterback admitted Thursday that he "will not be a coach."
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Peyton Manning on becoming a coach: I do not see myself coaching. I will not be a coach.
— Jared Stillman (@JaredStillman) May 27, 2016
Peyton Manning: "No I will not be coaching QBs at Tennessee, but I'll be the biggest #Vols fan this year" #MTSA2016
— Austin Stanley (@AustinStanley81) May 27, 2016
Peyton just told #MTSA2016 this: "Don't think I'd be very good at it" https://t.co/YbxPEcVpoL
— Austin Stanley (@AustinStanley81) May 27, 2016
As for Manning's future plans:
Peyton will be a part of the #Broncos trip to the White House, opening game in DEN vs CAR & in Bristol for #Vols-VaTech #MTSA2016
— Austin Stanley (@AustinStanley81) May 27, 2016
Peyton Manning: I'm excited about this fall...I'm going to a bunch (of Vols games)
— Jared Stillman (@JaredStillman) May 27, 2016
Retired life should treat Manning well. The speculation on what Manning's next move should slow, but as he gets further into retirement and if a highly-sought position opens (with Tennessee or at the next level), it wouldn't be a shocker to see his name as a potential candidate.