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iknowftbll
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One thing that I'm a little surprised about following the Broncos win over the Steelers is the insane amount of attention given to Manning's "slide." We all know the one: He avoided the sack but slipped, or depending on who you ask, he slid and gave himself up. Manning jumped back to his feet and connected with Sanders for a 34 yard gain. That would be the Broncos longest play, but the drive ended in a punt anyway, so the amount of attention this has gotten is comical.
A lot of people are saying he gave himself up. I disagree. Looking at the film in slow motion it's obvious he doesn't have his footing as he tries to avoid the sack. Plus we Broncos fans have seen Manning curl up many times to save himself a big hit: he goes into the fetal position and stays down until the play subsides. He didn't do his standard "self-sack" as it has come to be called, indicating to me he didn't intend to go down.
But again, on a play on a drive that ended in a punt, why is this being singled out as a such a pivotal play?
A lot of people are saying he gave himself up. I disagree. Looking at the film in slow motion it's obvious he doesn't have his footing as he tries to avoid the sack. Plus we Broncos fans have seen Manning curl up many times to save himself a big hit: he goes into the fetal position and stays down until the play subsides. He didn't do his standard "self-sack" as it has come to be called, indicating to me he didn't intend to go down.
But again, on a play on a drive that ended in a punt, why is this being singled out as a such a pivotal play?