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John Elway still wants Peyton Manning to be his quarterback

Denver Broncos executive vice president John Elway gestures while speaking at a press conference in Englewood, Colo., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2014. Elway said he did not press Peyton Manning for a decision on his future when they met the day after Denver's 24-13 loss to Indianapolis in the AFC divisional playoffs. Elway described the parting with John Fox as the culmination of a disagreement over what it takes to win the Super Bowl (AP Photo/The Denver Post, John Leyba) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; NO SALES; NEW YORK POST OUT; NEW YORK DAILY NEWS OUT
Denver Broncos executive vice president John Elway gestures while speaking at a press conference in Englewood, Colo., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2014. Elway said he did not press Peyton Manning for a decision on his future when they met the day after Denver's 24-13 loss to Indianapolis in the AFC divisional playoffs. Elway described the parting with John Fox as the culmination of a disagreement over what it takes to win the Super Bowl (AP Photo/The Denver Post, John Leyba) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; NO SALES; NEW YORK POST OUT; NEW YORK DAILY NEWS OUT

By Associated Press 5 min read

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – If John Elway gets to choose, his quarterback next season will be Peyton Manning.

His coach: To be determined.

During a news conference Tuesday, Elway said he did not press Manning for a decision on his future when they met the day after Denver’s 24-13 loss to Indianapolis in the AFC divisional playoffs.

The Broncos GM and executive vice president said he expects to reconvene with Manning in about a month to see where he stands – although he’ll touch base with the five-time MVP as he conducts his coaching search.

Elway said he has not contacted anybody about his open head coaching job but said coordinators Jack Del Rio and Adam Gase, candidates for other openings, would get a look.