Manning on next season: 'I certainly plan on being back if the Broncos will have me'

Peyton Manning has stated numerous times that he intends on returning next season. But since the two years remaining on his contract with the Denver Broncos aren't guaranteed, it's a question the 38-year-old quarterback continues to be asked.

Manning made his intentions clear again Wednesday during a news conference, telling reporters that as long as the team wants him back next season, he'll be a Bronco again. 

"I certainly plan on being back if the Broncos will have me," Manning said, according to the Denver Post. "At this point I'm thinking about Oakland. 

"I know this is the time when there are conversations about what coaches are going to return. For some reason I guess I get to fall into that category because maybe I'm closer to the same age as some of the coaches. But I have no plans along those lines. I'm enjoying playing and looking forward to Sunday's game and the game to follow that."

Despite being in the twilight of his Hall of Fame career, Manning garnered high praise from his top target, receiver Demariyus Thomas: