The were never going to trade .Responding to a Tuesday report that the discu sed Manning with the early this offseason, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport told the Wednesday that the account of the alleged trade talks was "not how it went down.""I do believe there George Gervin Jersey was some conversation between the and several teams who have quarterbacks," Rapoport added. "What it sounds like is that the -- without a quarterback and before they signed (Brian) Hoyer and (Ryan Derrick White Jersey ) Mallett -- reached out to teams and tried to see what was there."It's Rapoport's understanding that the might have fielded a call on Manning, but did not make any calls themselves.Teams casually touch Devin Vassell Jersey base with each other throughout February and early March to perform due diligence for the new league year.The needed a quarterback. Manning reportedly had a desire to back in 2012 and was being asked to accept LaMarcus Aldridge Jersey a in Denver.Why not reach out and gauge the ' interest in turning their offense over to the after Manning in 2014? It's easy to see why the would inquire into Manning's availability.When so many quality reporters -- and -- deny there were legitimate trade talks, though, it's even Dennis Rodman Jersey easier to file this one in the "discard" pile.The latest Podcast to discu s non- contenders, and an all-new 'Orr You Kidding Me.' Find more content on .