Joe Amon, The Denver Post)
Peyton Manning's future remains the fulcrum of the Broncos' offseason, an announcement clearing the way for a flurry of moves. Manning is not expected to decide on whether to retire until closer to the first of March.
He has been on vacation, following a typical offseason blueprint. Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy advised Manning to remove the emotion, to clear his head before making any announcement. He is following the advice, and Broncos general manager John Elway said he's comfortable with Manning "taking his time."
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A deadline exists because Manning's $19-million 2016 contract guarantees on March 9.