"For that, it is imperative that I talk to Mr Manning under conditions where I can be assured that he is being absolutely candid, " Mr Mendez said in a statement.

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The NFL lockout wiped out a real free agency before Munchak's first season in 2011, and the Titans spent the first week of free agency chasing Peyton Manning under orders from owner Bud Adams before losing the four-time MVP to Denver.

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While surprising that an A-list player such as Manning is not under contract in a couple months, it is hard to envision a scenario where he is not a Colt.

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Among the 14 new arrivals at Kingston Park this summer were Andy Henderson, a Scotland Test cap from Montauban, Munster fly-half Jeremy Manning and England under-20 centre Luke Eves, brought in from Bristol.

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On Tuesday, a team of 15 Los Angeles firefighters also began manning empty fire stations under the command of the New York Fire Department.

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Please know: I'm under no illusion that Tim Tebow is a better quarterback than Peyton Manning.

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