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Peyton Manning Writes to NFL Players When They Retire, Hasn't Written to Brett Favre

May 17, 2008 – 10:23 AM
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Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star has a nice story in today's paper about a classy gesture that Colts quarterback Peyton Manning makes every year: He writes letters to NFL players who have retired, congratulating them on their careers.

Among the recent letters Manning has written were to former Jets running back Curtis Martin, former Chiefs offensive lineman Will Shields, former Titans tight end Frank Wycheck and former Ravens quarterback Steve McNair. But he hasn't written a letter to former Packers quarterback Brett Favre, because Manning isn't convinced about the former part:

"Like everybody else, I guess we'll see what happens this fall,'' Manning said with a smile. "In a lot of ways I kind of hope (he returns). Brett's a guy that's been such an influence on me and all young quarterbacks.

" . . . I guess part of it is kind of hope, maybe, that he finds his way back in the NFL this year.''

I don't see it happening. But it sounds as though Manning, like a lot of Favre fans, isn't quite ready to let go.
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