General manager John Elway's decision to part with and on the entire coaching staff begs the question of the ' intentions regarding .Elway answered that question in Tuesday's pre s conference, making it clear that Manning will be welcomed back with open arms if the quarterback opts to return for another season.Battista: Manning at a cro sroadsOn Sunday, the once-feared Peyton was targeted and exploited Dave Casper Jersey by the Judy Battista examines his legacy. The two men spoke Monday, with Elway telling Manning, "Just know how much we want you back, but the thing is for you to take the time and get away from this."Elway will stay in touch with Manning, who will be "involved in the proce s" of finding a new head coach."In four or five weeks, we'll get back together and see where he is," Elway explained. "The career that he's had and what he's done, not only for the NFL, but in the short time he's been here with the , what he's meant to us is tremendous."We'll continue to monitor Robert Jackson Jersey that, but the bottom line is we want him back, and it's going to come down to what Peyton wants to do."Elway Charles Woodson Jersey didn't see enough of a drop-off in Manning's play to consider turning the offense over to . The decision to play an 18th NFL season is .Does Manning still have the physical ability to carry the organization back to ?After watching game film, several NFL scouts and executives suggested to NFL Media's Albert Breer that ."Saw a lack of velocity, declining arm strength," an AFC executive said. "No juice or zip on throws. Shelf life."One NFC scout added, "It's sad watching him, even more sad how Denver treated one of the greatest. Arm looks shot, sad seeing him look like that, knowing how big a competitor he is."Manning was a legitimate MVP candidate, Gregg Rosenthal's quarterback index, entering November.Is it po sible that he just "lost it" in a matter of weeks after torching NFL defenses throughout the first half of the season?While the abundance of evidence speaks to a quarterback overly reliant on his lower body struggling to throw the ball with authority, the zip on Manning's pa ses was mi sing for a couple of weeks even before the twin quadriceps injuries surfaced. Richard Seymour Jersey Nobody in the NFL is more uniquely qualified than Elway to a se s Manning's prospects for 2015.Up until Elway's final season he had mi sed just nine games due to injury in his entire career. As his with hamstring and back injuries, Elway limped to the second of back-to-back victories.It was self-evident that his career Jim Plunkett Jersey was over at age 38.Elway's faith in Manning at the same age coming off similar injury concerns is reason to believe the offense can bounce back after limping to the finish line .The latest Around The NFL Podcast and ranks the remaining quarterbacks still standing. Find more Around The NFL content on .