Peyton Manning is the greatest QB of this generation

[infantrycak]

By the same token, I wonder how effective Deacon Jones would be in today's NFL without his patented head slap and against offensive linemen whose average weight is 300+ lbs. In the 1960s the average NFL lineman weighed slightly over 243 pounds.

Then translate it. Imagine if Mario was allowed to use the moves Deacon Jones used. Imagine if Bernard Pollard could bump like Cliff Harris. You're right the game and players have changed so the great mystery is how players would have adapted. I think Staubach for example could adapt. I remain skeptical Manning could if the rules were not so protective but as they are he is great.

 

[GNR87]

I love having Peyton Manning as my team's QB. The guy has pulled off unbelievable victories in his career. Before his arrival in Indy (1998) the Indy Colts history had a winning percentage of 35%. Since then they've won 67% of their games. Something you have to take into account is that up until 2005ish the Colts defense was pretty bad. Manning had to literally score on every drive to win games. Playoff time you run into very good defenses. Do I think we should have at least one more Super Bowl....yes I do. But **** happens in sports. I watched this past Super Bowl with my diehard Saints brother-in-law. It was great at first....but sucked after the first quarter. I don't know why they gave up on the run. Addai was running very well. Manning says he won't play into his 40's. He is 34 now....so I'm going to enjoy it while he is still here.

 

[Texecutioner]

This sure is a fun thread to go back and revive and read all over again.

Looking back on this thread after all these years have passed, so many have eggs all over their faces and crow to eat after doubting Tom Brady and what he would continue to do with his career.

Hail to the king.