It’s official.  Peyton Manning has gone from Colt to Bronco. The cost of a 4-time league MVP with a questionable neck? $96 million for five years with the team and a plan to retire at the end of those five years.  Interestingly enough, Denver had to bring the number 18 out of retirement to give it to Manning.  The number had been retired in honor Denver’s first quarterback, Frank Tripucka.  Apparently, Mr. Tripucka was happy to let Manning wear his old number.

Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos agree to $96M deal – ESPN