Peyton Manning's recent sports venture adds fuel to the fire that has been building with Indianapolis Colts fans for a while now
The greatest Indianapolis Colts player of all time is beginning his newest adventure in the sports world. Hall of Fame Colts QB Peyton Manning is joining the ownership group of a new women's soccer team in Denver, Colorado, a part of the NWSL. It's great to see sports still being such a major part of Manning's life, but […]
The greatest Indianapolis Colts player of all time is beginning his newest adventure in the sports world.
Hall of Fame Colts QB Peyton Manning is joining the ownership group of a new women's soccer team in Denver, Colorado, a part of the NWSL. It's great to see sports still being such a major part of Manning's life, but it's hard for Indianapolis sports fans to continue to see the greatest athlete in their city's history be so active elsewhere.
Indianapolis sports fans will forever be jealous of Peyton Manning's involvement with the city of Denver
Since Peyton Manning's retirement from the NFL it's been very evident how much closer he is to the Denver Broncos franchise than the Colts. There are probably multiple reasons for this, the first being pretty obvious: he lives in Denver. So, him choosing to be a part of owning a sports team in that area over Indianapolis isn't an issue at all. Seeing him do schedule releases with the Broncos, for example, has to sting a bit for Colts fans. Seeing him become one of the greatest QBs the NFL has ever seen while representing the horseshoe is something fans of the Colts will never forget. Whether we want to admit it or not though I think the Colts choosing to move on from Manning in the way they did could also play a factor in this situation.
Knowing how good Andrew Luck was out the gate, I think the Colts made the right decision but releasing a legend like Manning is never easy. That choice ended Manning's dream of finishing his career with the same team that drafted him. It opened the door for him to be remembered as a Bronco to some. It would be great to see Manning courtside at an Indiana Pacers game instead of with the Denver Nuggets. And imagine how great it would feel for Colts fans to randomly bump into Peyton at a restaurant in Indianapolis all these years later, that sadly isn't the reality we live in.
To go even further, we are multiple years into the ManningCast on ESPN and still haven't even gotten to hear Peyton call a Colts game, even though Broncos and New York Giants have appeared on the broadcast. Maybe this year that will change with the Colts set to appear on Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers, but I personally remain skeptical. In the end, I don't think anyone is in the wrong here, but it seems important to say the city of Denver is getting to experience what many Indianapolis fans envisioned during Manning's time with the Colts. He is an active part of that community, and I don't think Colts fans will ever not be jealous of that fact.
Former Indianapolis Colts punter and sports media star Pat McAfee won a bet and it led to a hilarious moment on live television
Love him or hate him, you have to admit Pat McAfee makes for fantastic television. His love for Indianapolis and its sports teams often comes to the forefront, and a recent bet he won led to a hilarious moment on WWE's Monday Night Raw. Pat McAfee wins a bet that forces Knicks fan Michael Cole […]
Two Indianapolis Colts legends are one step closer to receiving a massive honor to reward their incredible talent on the field
The National Football Foundation revealed the names on the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot earlier today. Two of the names included are all-time great Indianapolis Colts players who certainly deserve to be one of the 12 players that will be a part of the 2026 class for the College Football Hall of Fame for […]
