2011 NFL Draft: Peyton Manning Retirement “Approaching Faster,” Says Bill Polian

April 9, 2011   ·   Michael Schottey   ·   Jump to comments

Peyton Manning was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the first pick of the 1998 NFL Draft. Now, the same man who drafted him says his career may be drawing to a close.
In an interview with the Indianapolis Star, Bill Polian indicated that quarterback may be a bigger need in the 2011 NFL Draft than it has been in the past.
"Quarterback's an issue, probably not a front-burner issue, but an issue nonetheless because while Peyton's not at the end of his career, it's approaching faster than it has in the past. I wouldn't rule that out in the right situation."
Indeed, quarterback hasn't been something pressing for the Colts. Manning has been spectacular—a four-time MVP, 11-time Pro Bowler and even the QB of the NFL's all-decade team for the 2000's. Meanwhile, he hasn't been injury prone—starting all 208 games of his career.
During that time, the Colts have invested little in a replacement. Early in Manning's career, the team did not even carry a second...

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