If you were clinging to the hope that would follow in the footsteps of either Tony Romo or John Lynch now that his playing days are long over, now might be the time to adjust your expectations. It doesn't sound like Manning will be becoming a broadcaster or general manager in the near Isaac Bonga Jersey future.On Thursday, the former and quarterback and future Hall of Famer acknowledged that he spoke to ESPN about joining the "Monday Night Football" broadcasting booth for the upcoming season, but decided against it because "it wasn't the right time." Manning also indicated that he might not ever join the booth."Maybe it will never be (the right time)," Manning said. Manning on Monday Night Football ..."I talked to the Monday night football folks. I enjoyed talking to the them. I had great conversation. It wasnt the right time this year. Jeff Green Jersey Maybe it will never be." Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) Ever since he retired following the 2015 season, Manning has been . Both destinations made sense given Fox, while and over the past two years. ESPN has announced that their announcing booth for the upcoming season will be both of whom worked with Witten last season on the broadcast.Manning has also been connected toaround the league. Just this month, after . The connection made sense. The Jets' new coach is Adam Gase, who once upon a time worked with Manning as the Broncos' offensive coordinator. On Thursday, Manning also denied that he ever spoke to the Jets Ian Mahinmi Jersey about their GM opening. Peyton when asked if Adam Gase contacted him on Jets GM job: "He never did. I have spoken with Adam, of course, since he's been there, but I did not speak with him about that nor was I contacted by anyone.'' Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) None of this should come as a surprise. It's not at all surprising Manning is frequently linked to commentating and general manager openings.Manning isn't just one of the best quarterbacks of all time, he's often regarded as the most cerebral quarterback ever. Anyone who watched Manning play a single game has seen him surveying a defense before the snap and making adjustments at the Otto Porter Jr. Jersey line of scrimmage. It's therefore a sumed that Manning would be able to apply his wits to commentating or personnel decision-making. But it also shouldn't be surprising to hear about Manning continually turning down potential full-time work opportunities. He was an NFL player for 18 seasons. He might just want a break. It's not like he needs the money, and he's also only 43 years old. This won't be the last time he gets these kinds of opportunities. but doesn't have any clue what he'll be doing five years from now."I still stay connected, I just can't, I can't speak, I can't look into a gla s and say what I'm going to be wanting to do next year or five years from now," Manning said, per ESPN. "I know I do want to stay close to it, stay connected to it ... If and when, maybe so, but I gue s if I say absolutely not, or just decide you change your mind, I don't have Garrison Mathews Jersey an answer for that."