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Now all these "weapons" was that because of Elway or the fact that Manning got say in who he wanted?
Now all these "weapons" was that because of Elway or the fact that Manning got say in who he wanted?
" Peyton Manning only loses because his defense sucks OR because he wasnt surrounded by enough talent OR because the breaks didnt go his way OR because his coaching staff sucked OR because the sun was in his eyes OR because his hands were too sweaty due to the centers ass being abnormally moist OR because he had to play against Tom Brady... oops forget that last one!!!" - Manning fans.
Now on a serious note the answer is no. It takes a lot to win a SB and Manning is only a part of it. However this team he is on now is by far the best team he has had in his career.
Don't know whether to laugh or just shake my head at your first part. Yes Manning and Brady both have their fans that will always try to build up one while tearing down the other. My opinion is they are both 1st Ballot HOF players so arguing one over the other is just ridiculous at this point. They both have their plusses and minuses that can support the argument. For me I would take Manning but if somebody else took Brady I wouldn't be surprised one bit. They have given us as fans one of the greatest sports rivalries in history. It could be a long time before we see something like this again in the NFL.
I don't think so. Based on how well he's played and the fact that Denver at least reached the Super Bowl, I wouldn't call it a bust. Slightly disappointing, but not a bust.
The late Vince Lombardi once said there is only one winner and everyone else are losers.Elway didn't sign PMFM in order to get blown out in a SB. Failure to win it all is failure, in my opinion. Label that as you like, if it comes to that.
I would agree with your list but I actually thought Jake Plummer was a decent quarterback for us. Shanahan made a stupid mistake of drafting Cutler as Plummer had just taken us to the AFC Championship game and played great all year. IF we could have just shored up a few of our issues like DT (Ngata was taken the pick right after Cutler and most Bronco fans thought we were going to draft him) I think Plummer would have done just fine.
Plummer was definitely the best of the bunch, I do agree with you there, and the Broncos were 7-4 and probably playoff bound when they benched Plummer for Cutler who ultimately collapsed for the first of at least 3 times.
It's funny, I loved Cutler when he was with Denver, but looking back, getting rid of him might be the only good thing Josh McDaniels did for Denver.
.I have no doubt that he will be known as a bust throughout most of New England.