As Tennessee plots its push for free-agent quarterback Peyton Manning, the Titans are hosting a visit from former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutchinson on Tuesday.

One goal of signing Hutchinson would be to make Tennessee even more appealing to Manning, who is close to the guard from the time they've spent together at multiple Pro Bowls in Hawaii.

But Hutchinson was on the Titans' radar even before the Manning pursuit began, as they want to beef up the interior line with a veteran leader. Hutchinson is close to Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, as well, from their days together in Seattle.

Titans coach Mike Munchak left the Titans' headquarters just before noon Tuesday and headed to the Nashville airport to pick up Hutchinson. Munchak returned with the veteran guard within the hour and drove past reporters without speaking.

Hutchinson, who played with Minnesota last year, is a five-time first-team All-Pro and a player who could boost the offensive line for the Titans. Tennessee ranked 31st in rushing last year, averaging 89.9 yards per game. Chris Johnson had a career-low 1,047 yards.

The Titans also were preparing to make a major run at Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams, but the organization has shifted its focus to Manning, a league source said.

Meanwhile, despite speculation that the Texans could make a run at Manning, the team has no plans to pursue him, team owner Bob McNair confirmed Tuesday.

McNair said the Texans are committed to Matt Schaub, who played in 10 games last season before breaking his right foot, and want to re-sign outside linebacker Mario Williams.

Manning met with Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin, offensive coordinator Mike Sherman and other staff members for roughly five or six hours Monday night in Indianapolis, according to sources.

He was expected to meet with Munchak and a number of Titans offensive assistants Tuesday or Wednesday, sources said.