The legacy of Peyton Manning should not be tarnished by another Super Bowl defeat

There was so much hype surrounding the Super Bowl that it was nearly impossible to live up to expectations, but what we saw was just about the least entertaining game I have seen in years (unless you are a Seahawks fan).

After all the chatter dies down about the Seahawks masterpiece, all we will start to hear about is the play of Peyton Manning.  Numerous talking heads and so-called experts will down play his remarkable accomplishments because of his 1-2 record in the Big Game even though he is the NFL MVP five times over.

Super Bowl’s are a big thing for anyone’s legacy, but it isn’t the end-all-be-all when ranking the best.  After all, football is a team game and it is difficult to place all of the responsibility on one mans shoulders.  Clearly the two interceptions hurt a great deal (although only the first one was his fault), but Manning still Completed nearly 70 percent of his passes for 280 yards and a touchdown.

He isn’t the only legendary quarterback who has gotten beat down in the big game and it shouldn’t diminish his brilliant career.

3 thoughts on “The legacy of Peyton Manning should not be tarnished by another Super Bowl defeat

  1. I agree. The Seahawks d-line should instead be recognized for a dominate performance. They man-handled Denver and allowed their secondary to play the ball much more effectively.

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    1. The problem I have with those saying this “one” game doesn’t tarnish Manning’s legacy is the fact that had Denver won these same folks would be exclaiming how this “one” game cements his legacy as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, ever.

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      1. It is not one game that cements the legacy of one of the best quarterbacks ever, it is the fact that he has won five MVP awards. That is pretty impressive top me.

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