Manning puzzled by Colts coaches

Indianapolis quarterback unhappy with lack of details

? All Peyton Manning wants from the Indianapolis Colts is a game plan. It may take the team a little longer to satisfy the three-time MVP.

The front office is trying to determine how retired assistants Tom Moore and Howard Mudd will fit into this season’s coaching plans. Manning, who usually toes the company line, would like a better understanding of what to expect.

“Somebody says one thing, then somebody else says another thing,” he said Tuesday after a minicamp workout. “I’m not sure everybody’s on the same page in this building. I’m just trying to focus on playing quarterback well.”

The truth is, the Colts don’t know a whole lot, either.

Moore and Mudd retired two weeks ago to avoid losing money under the NFL’s revised pension plan. Last week, team owner Jim Irsay told The Indianapolis Star both would return as consultants.

Apparently, those details are still being worked out.

NFL Coaches Association executive director Larry Kennan said last week the two assistants would have to wait six months before returning. Moore is the only coordinator Manning has played for in 11 seasons; Mudd is the Colts’ longtime offensive line coach.

But the Colts don’t know if they’ll really have to wait that long, or what responsibilities Moore and Mudd will have when they return.

“I can’t tell you what’s going on. I will say I don’t think it’ been the most properly communicated scenario around here,” Manning said. “But we have learned to deal with change and have to be prepared to adjust.”