Here is part of Peyton Manning's speech in Indianapolis on Friday after Colts owner Jim Irsay announced the organization will retire Manning’s No. 18 and erect a statue featuring the quarterback outside of Lucas Oil Stadium:
Thank you so much, Jim. I can’t tell you how honored and humbled I am by that two pieces of news. I really don’t know what to say. It was my honor and privilege to play for this organization for 14 years. This is the team that I wanted to play for. I was glad that you all drafted me and I’ll always be a Colt, so I can’t tell you how special this news is to me.