Peyton Manning didn't hide his feelings. This one was special, and he simply wasn't about to dismiss it as just another tuneup. He's come too far for that. "I know how much hard work I've put in and how much help I've gotten along the way," he said. "I know once we get to Pittsburgh, it'll be all about the game. I'm not going to be too reflective." His first preseason appearance with the Broncos was brief and a bit uneven. He hopes to have it ironed out by the opener Sept. 9. Manning got intercepted near the goal line on the game's opening possession and watched from the sideline the rest of the way as Denver beat the Chicago Bears 31-3 on Thursday night. Read more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=320809003
