On the field, quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have a history.
Off the field, they have a friendship.
“It’s really grown over the years,” Brady said in a conference call Wednesday. “We’ve known each other for a long time. We talk about a lot of things. We’ve seen each other off the field quite a few times over the years. He’s always really been someone I look up to and admire — certainly the way he plays the game, but also the way he handles himself off the field.”
Eleven years and four days ago, the two shook hands at Foxboro Stadium for the first time. It was during warmups prior to the first start of Brady’s career when he approached the Colts’ signal caller.
Much to the surprise of the first-time starter, Manning — already one of the league’s top passers in his fourth year — introduced himself.
“I went over there and he said, ‘Hey, I’m Peyton Manning,’” Brady recalled. “I was like ‘Of course. I know that.’”
That began a long, off-the-field friendship that is sometimes mistaken for an on-the-field rivalry — when in reality, it’s more like a mutual respect.
“Tom is a quarterback that’s been around the longest during my time,” Manning said. “He’s a great player. He works at it. I know how hard he works at it and I’ve always had an appreciation for guys that put that much time into it.”
Brady reciprocates the admiration.
“He’s really set the standard for quarterback play over my entire career,” Brady said.
Manning’s Colts fell to Brady’s Patriots 44-13 on the day they first met.
Six MVP trophies, four Super Bowl rings and 11 years later, the two will meet again in Foxborough this Sunday.
“He’s been a really good friend over the years,” Brady said. “We have a lot of things in common.”
Tags: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Week 5
Hello Everyone! Sorry for the extended Abscence, but it’s weaning time and Elk/Deer Season so I’m going non-stop for about two more weeks!!!
Great to see the Broncos working the Raiders!!! Loved every minute!!!
PUM PUM PUM!!! WK 4 SCORE PREDICTION RESULTS!!!
It was an Official Bronco Wish Come True for us to smash the Raiders at home for the first time in half a decade!!! I couldn’t be happier with the way we played!!! It’s nice to have a Bronco Victory, but to beat the Raiders at home in convincing fashion is that much sweeter! Again, my apologies for not being quicker but this is a crazy busy month of the year for me!! Many people picking the Broncos over the Raiders last week, well everyone except Dy_NASTY!!! So without further delay here goes
Broncos 37 Raiders 6 (43)
First place this week belongs to the one and only Since1973!!! 24-17 (41) and two points off the total! That’s good for 10 Contest points and a ‘AttaBOY from the Home Team! Kudo’s!
Second Place this week belongs to everyone’s good friend DaddyBronc with a Prediciton of 30-10! Way to get off the wall of Shame DB!! I’m always cheering for you! Thanks for being a good person and a great fan!
Third place this week and receiving 5 points was a tie between Standoftds82 and TheDANE! Both Contributors were 4 points off with a total of 47… Well done Gentlemen!
Fourth Place with 3 points Scalpthechiefs with a prediction of 31-17 (48)! You and FTR have two of the very best handles on the Blog!
Fifth Place this week and receiving 1 Contest Fun Point was also a tie between Louisianabroncofan and SEC (B.east)! 34-17 (51)
There was only one Bronco fan that Predicted DOOM for the Broncos and for his efforts he receives all of this week’s WALL OF SHAME points and this delinquent dissenter is none other than Dy_NASTY_D!!! FOR SHAME DY_NASTY_D!!! I hope you are wrong every week if it means W’s for Denver!
Thank you all for playing and it was very pleasant to watch a complete effort from our Football Team! Bonus Kudo’s for Peyton! Fun to watch him when he’s hitting on all cylinders! Talk to you soon!
Thanks for the work Turtle, sounds as if you have a lot on your plate.
Prediction
Broncos 27
Patriots 16
Score Prediction for week #5:
Broncos 41
Patriots 35
Woo Hoo I have finally placed haha thanks turtle, If i could, I would have made a handle to include all our division rivals but for some reason I really hate the Chiefs!!