Peyton Manning‘s contract talks with the Indianapolis Colts could extend until Friday, according to league sources with knowledge of the quarterback’s deal with the team.

If Jets fans frustrated with Mark Sanchez were hoping the team would make a play for Peyton Manning — should the Colts release him, that is — well, it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen.

Frustration has built with Saints QB Drew Brees, according to sources with knowledge of the situation, and the team will use its franchise tag on him, short of a rapidly developing long-term deal.

Colts center Jeff Saturday said he could envision QB Peyton Manning playing for another team but also could see him harmoniously co-existing with the projected No. 1 overall draft pick, Stanford’s Andrew Luck.

Colts center Jeff Saturday was emphatic Saturday during NFL Network’s combine coverage that if the team really wants Peyton Manning, it should call the quarterback and schedule a throwing session to check his health.

Colts center Jeff Saturday still regularly communicates with Peyton Manning, and that inside access has led him to believe one thing: The QB definitely will play in 2012 after he recovers from his neck surgeries.

No need to wonder about any draft-day drama if the Colts decided to keep Peyton Manning around for at least another season. Jeff Darlington writes that Stanford QB Andrew Luck would be plenty willing to back up Manning if put in that situation.

Andrew Luck won’t throw at this week’s scouting combine, but that won’t tarnish his rising star in a city he might soon call home.

What would you do if you were the Browns GM? If NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock had the job, he’d strongly consider trading up from No. 4 to No. 2 in the draft to nab Baylor QB Robert Griffin III.

Jim Irsay says he’s willing to welcome back Peyton Manning, but could it create a QB logjam that will frustrate fantasy owners?

NFL Network analyst Heath Evans has advice to offer Peyton Manning on what many believe will be the QB’s path straight out of Indianapolis: Take the high road.

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi continues to paint a picture of a slow recovery process for Peyton Manning, who still isn’t able to throw effectively.

What would the market look like if, and when, Peyton Manning becomes a free agent?

Beyond the end zone, surrounded by young children, Plaxico Burress talked about the state of the Jets in the wake of reports painting New York’s locker room as a crumbling disaster zone.

As far as Jeff Saturday is concerned, the term “debacle” is as good as any to describe the current state of the Colts, and the he-said, he-said public back-and-forth between QB Peyton Manning and owner Jim Irsay.