The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Manning's camp is aiming to make a decision on where he will play next season within the next week, according to sources, who add that while Manning prefers to stay in the AFC, he is open to playing in the NFC.

Diehards Line:According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, 12 teams reached out to Manning's representatives on Wednesday, after he was released, to gauge his interest in playing for their teams. Many of the teams already have been publicized, but some inevitably will want to keep it secret. Of those 12 teams, sources tell Schefter that the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos and New York Jets have actually been in contact with Manning's representatives. "I have no idea who wants me, what team wants me, how this process works," Manning told a group of reporters in South Florida after flying to his home there following Wednesday's news conference. "I don't know if it's like college recruiting where you go take visits. I mean, this is all so new to me. ..." Must be if his side really believes they can get this sorted out in a week. Will we even know if Manning is going to be ready to throw like the Manning of old within a week? Wouldn't teams want to know that? As much as we'd like resolution, we're skeptical of a one-week timetable. ... But stay tuned.