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Manning, 39, riding high off Denver's Super Bowl triumph
earlier this month, is pondering retirement while the Broncos
are contemplating their long-term future at quarterback.
Kubiak, speaking to media at the NFL Scouting Combine in
Indianapolis, reiterated the club stance that there is no hurry,
even though the clock is ticking in the decision process.
"It's about him taking his time, to work through some things,
think through some things. There's no hurry here. We want him to
enjoy what just took place and we'll go from there," he said in
a report on the NFL's website.
"Nothing has changed to that point. I think him and John (Elway)
have had some conversations. I had a brief one with him
yesterday and we'll be talking probably today - maybe this
week."
If Manning wants to continue his illustrious career, it may
require him moving on to another team.
The five-time league most valuable player, who had a poor
statistical season with nine touchdowns and 17 interceptions, is
guaranteed a whopping $19 million from Denver for the 2016 NFL
season if he is on the team's roster as of March 9.
Strong-armed Brock Osweiler, who started seven games at
quarterback for Denver in 2015 while Manning was injured, will
be a free agent in two weeks if he is not re-signed by the
Broncos.
Kubiak went out of his way to praise the 25-year-old Osweiler,
calling him a player with a bright future and saying "we want
him on our football team."
(Reporting by Larry Fine; Editing by Frank Pingue)
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