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Manning at home at Pro Bowl

KAPOLEI, Hawaii — People from all over the world come to Hawaii to unwind, celebrate and heal. Peyton Manning is no different.

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback is enjoying his 11th trip to the Pro Bowl, but still stinging from the Colts’ abrupt end to the season.

Manning didn’t have much to say about the roller coaster year for the defending AFC champs, which ended with a 17-16 loss in the playoffs to the New York Jets. He’s too busy enjoying Hawaii, which is all he really wants to discuss.

“This is a great trip. It’s a special week,” he said Friday after team photos and practice.

The 34-year-old Manning will have plenty to talk about in the offseason as the Colts try to re-sign the only four-time MVP in league history. Team owner Jim Irsay has said he intends to make Manning the NFL’s highest-paid player.

Manning helped the Colts reach the postseason for a record-tying ninth time, win a seventh division title in eight years, set a career high in yards (4,700), threw 33 TDs, 17 interceptions and broke the NFL record for completions in a season (450).

Back at the Pro Bowl, Manning is the player that every one, including the players, wants to be around and have their picture taken with.

“He’s been here for 40 years now, so he kind of runs the show,” Tennessee Titans rookie kick returner Marc Mariani said.

In his 13th season, Manning is joining Brett Favre as the only quarterback to be selected to at least 11 Pro Bowls.

“Being voted over here by the players, coaches and fans, I’ve played in it every time I’ve been voted in,” Manning said. “(Baltimore Ravens linebacker) Ray Lewis has done the same thing.”

Of this year’s players, only Lewis has been to more games than Manning as a 12-time selection. Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzales also has 11 appearances to lead the NFC.

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