Aug 8, 2021; Canton, Ohio, USA; Indianapolis Colts former quarterback and inductee Peyton Manning delivers his acceptance speech during the Class of 2021 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The thought of not playing Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the postseason helped to encourage Peyton Manning to sign with the Denver Broncos before the 2012 season.
That's what the Hall of Fame quarterback told host Bill Simmons on his podcast, The Ringer.
With the Indianapolis Colts deciding to transition to No.