Y'all are WAY overstating a rift with Indy. Like many retirees and wealthy individuals, Manning chose to retire in Denver, Colorado. There are a variety of good reasons why Manning would prefer spending his time in Denver vs. Indianapolis, but most of them are not football related. Manning doesn't have much reason to go visit their football operations in Indy these days, but when he does he is welcomed with open arms and the fans there still worship the ground he walks on. He had success here too, and obviously won a Super Bowl so naturally he is well-liked in Denver too.
Dawkins retired in Denver as well, is someone going to post a bunch of nonsense how he considers himself a Bronco instead of an Eagle too?