FRANKLIN, Tn -- Nissan North America has just sweetened the deal for NFL quarterback Peyton Manning to sign with the Tennessee Titans by offering to "… make Manning a Titan."

Nissan, based in Franklin, Tenn., a suburb of Nashville, where the Tennessee NFL franchise plays, is offering to build Manning a 2012 Nissan Titan Pro-4X pickup truck.

On its website and Facebook page, Nissan extended the offer in an open letter to Manning. Nissan indicates it will make Manning a Titan regardless of the NFL team he chooses.

"The Nissan Titan V-8 engine is built in Tennessee," said Brian Carolin, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. "And even more poetically for Mr. Manning, the Titan itself is assembled in a place called Canton."


An Open Letter to Peyton Manning
Dear Peyton,

"We hope it's okay to be informal and call you Peyton. You've been like one of the family to sports fans, especially Tennesseans, since your record-setting college days at the University of Tennessee.

Like you, we at Nissan North America were not all born to Rocky Top. But it is now home to our corporate headquarters and three manufacturing facilities employing more than 6,000 Tennesseans.

At Nissan, we too have fans all over the U.S.A. and we appreciate them all. And like all of your fans, we're awaiting your decision on where to play next season. While we are in no position to sign you to any particular NFL franchise, we at Nissan North America want to make you a Titan – a 2012 Nissan Titan – as a gesture of gratitude recognizing your great accomplishments and philanthropic contributions to our national community.

We extend this offer on behalf of a nation of football fans and Nissan fans, not necessary to influence your decision. So next time you're in Nashville, give us a call and we'll bring the keys."

Sincerely,

Nissan North America