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Retirement isn't on Manning's radar as he prepares for his 17th NFL season, his third in Denver. Coming off the best two-year stretch of his career, Manning is keeping tacklers, tedium and time itself at bay. At 38, Manning said he'll keep playing as long as he's still productive and loves the game. "I still enjoy the work and preparation," said Manning.
Reported by the Associated Press
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As AP sports writer Arnie Stapleton notes, that passion and productivity were on full display last season when he won his fifth MVP award and set single-season records by passing for 55 touchdowns and more than 5,500 yards. Meanwhile, Manning would like to play out his contract, which runs through 2016. Working with play-caller Adam Gase and new teammates has revitalized Manning. "Sometimes it, the monotonous routine, the boredom, that pushes guys out, not the physical part of it," Manning said. "And I have been stimulated the past two years working with Adam and working with different teammates, so it does sort of keep the bounce in you, I think." At this point, Manning doesn't view himself so much as a 17-year NFL veteran but as Denver's third-year quarterback. And fantasy football owners now view him as the most dangerous man at his position.
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