ESPN has begun talks with Peyton Manning in hopes of hiring him for Monday Night Football.

Manning has rested the job in the past with him not wanting to call games played by his brother Eli Manning.

ESPN has not yet informed Joe Tessitore or Booger McFarland that they will not return to “Monday Night Football.”

Kurt Warner was a candidate two years ago and could reemerge.

Steve Young would fit the mold but he has never shown an inclination to call games.