Ex-Colts exec Polian says Manning will return ‘at a high level’
By Zaket on February 10, 2012
Former Colts executive Bill Polian paints a much different picture of Peyton Manning’s recovery process than has been rumored, saying the QB showed marked improvement while throwing in December.
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