ESPN's Tony Grossi wrote that “if (Peyton) Manning does decide to try his hand as a football team executive, it is generally assumed that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam would be first in line to take it.”

Haslam is on his third administration since taking over the Browns three years ago.

Gary Kubiak said Manning “can do whatever he wants to do (when he retires). His football knowledge and his drive to compete and lead people is as good as I’ve ever been around. It’s a joy for me to be around. Only he can answer that question if it’s something he wants to do some day, but I think anything he chooses to put his mind to he’s going to be very successful, much like John has done.”