We were a bit puzzled Tuesday after some observers made a stink about Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles tracking down Peyton Manning after the Broncos beat Kansas City last Sunday and asking for his autograph.

A local TV reporter caught Charles in the act and asked if he usually sought signatures from opponents. Charles sheepishly grinned and said the autograph was for his mother.

But Chiefs TV analyst (and former Chiefs player) Rich Baldinger didn’t approve, saying actions like those from Charles was one reason why the organization has been in such a malaise and that the team must not care about winning if players were friendly to their opponents (receiver Dwayne Bowe also tracked down Manning after the game for a photo).

On Wednesday, Manning was asked about the autograph kerfuffle, and he said, “I don’t even know why that cameraman was in that zone. That was kind of annoying. But for families, yeah. I’ve signed for somebody’s brother or mother or fan. That’s what you do. Players are constantly trading. You sign for teammates. Everybody has a high school auction. That’s part of the deal. That was blown way out of proportion.”

See the entire Denver Post video below (via Arrowhead Pride):



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