Tom Brady told reporters Thursday that he hopes Peyton Manning returns for 2015. (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
has to make his decision about 2015, and many have already weighed on whether they think the Broncos’ quarterback will return.
On Thursday, Tom Brady became the latest to weigh in. A rival of Manning’s on the field and a friend off, Brady told reporters in Arizona, the site of Super Bowl XLIX, that he hopes Manning comes back.
“What a great player he’s been for this league,” Brady said. “He’s a great competitor, and I’ve been fortunate to play against him a bunch of times. I certainly hope he comes back, ’cause the league will miss him if he doesn’t. But those decisions are up to him. I’m sure it’s up to whether he’s mentally and physically — that’s what he wants to do. But I certainly hope he’s back.”
The Post’s Woody Paige that, according to his sources, Manning is expected to return if he passes his March physical because “he doesn’t want his career to end .”
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Broncos general manager and new head coach , meanwhile, have both made it clear that they would welcome Manning back with open arms, but want to give him time and space to make the decision that’s best for him.
