In the aftermath of the Denver Broncos' AFC Championship Game win, quarterback Peyton Manning told New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick "this might be my last rodeo."
Manning hasn't elaborated on his conversation with Belichick other than to lament the lack of privacy at the 50-yard line. Still, it would be hard to dismiss the 39-year-old quarterback's words as anything other than a strong indicator that he likely will retire after Super Bowl 50.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reaffirmed that scenario during an appearance on NFL Network's Super Bowl Live on Monday.