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Colts had serious discussions with Peyton Manning about president/GM role in 2016

Colts head coach Frank Reich speaking at the NFL Owners Meeting in Phoenix on Tuesday breaks down potential offensive changes in 2019. Zak Keefer, zak.keefer@indystar.com

PHOENIX – For the first time, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay on Wednesday detailed just how close the greatest player in franchise history came to returning to the team in a top executive role.

“It did get close with Peyton,” Irsay said from the NFL owner meetings in Arizona. “I wouldn’t say super serious close, but enough to kick the tires and say, ‘What are you thinking?’ Because my counsel is there for him whether he comes to the Colts or choosing to do something else.