The 18 year veteran Denver Broncos Quarterback, Peyton Manning, officially announced his retirement from the National Football League, on March 7, after his second Super Bowl victory against the Carolina Panthers.
Manning stated that he knew it was time to call it quits and hopes for an even brighter future than his playing days.
Jimmy Finley, a student at Bucks, reported that he wishes Manning the best for the future. “After the career he had, he deserves to have nothing but success for the future,” said Finley.
Shaun Murphy, Bucks student, also thinks very highly of Manning and his success.
“I grew up watching him play, and every time he walked on the field, I just knew he was going to do something amazing,” said Murphy.
“To me, he’s the best QB the NFL ever will have.” He adds,
He is a two-time Super Bowl winner, Super Bowl MVP, a 14-time Pro Bowler, a four-time AFC Champion and a five-time NFL MVP.
Manning is also the Indianapolis Colts career leader in wins, passing touchdowns, pass attempts, pass completions and passing yards.
Manning is the NFL all-time leader in career touchdowns (539) and passing yards (71,940).
Manning ushered in a new brand of Quarterbacks to the NFL when he arrived, bringing in a hurry-up offense.
Since then, the hurry-up offense has become a common method used by NFL teams.
According to the Denver post, NFL future Hall of Famer and former teammate, Marvin Harrison talked about Peyton and his love for the game.
“He’s a guy who loves football,” said Harrison. “He loves the game,” he continued, “This is what he lives for, he just loves it.”
When talking about what it means for the NFL now that Peyton has retired, Bhavsar quickly said, “There is a huge void there now.” He went on to say, “The league isn’t going to be the same without him.”
Finley compared him to other great athletes of our time. “He was like the Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant of the NFL.”
He said, “It’s going to be hard to see him leave the game.”
Murphy reported that Manning broke the mold for a Quarterback. “He just seemed to usher in a new style of QB,” Murphy explained, “No one has what he has.”
Bernard stressed that Manning will forever be an all-time great. “I think it’s impossible for anyone to even come close to his numbers. He was just too good, too smart and too quick-witted for his opponents,” Bernard claims.
Although his career has come to an end, Peyton will forever be remembered as one of the greatest athletes the NFL has ever seen. What a way to end such an outstanding career!