One word comes to mind when Peyton Manning is mentioned, greatness. Maybe the greatest quarterback of all-time, without a doubt the best of his generation. A man who puts the team on his back not only during the 2-minute drill but in every single quarter he plays.
His time has passed.
It's the new generation in the National Football League. The generation where some "experts", that means you Skip Bayless, actually believe Tim Tebow will have success as a starter. The generation where a quarterback is 6'5 and 250 pounds but can out run a defensive back on his way to the end zone. The generation where another Manning is a household name.
It's time to move on.
The Colts have realized that they are the laughing stock of the NFL without Peyton Manning. Which makes people wonder, what will they do when Peyton is really gone? Maybe they should trade him and draft Andrew Luck. The Colts could get so much in a trade for Peyton that their basement dwelling place in the standings would not last long. Who knows if Peyton will actually come back and play the way he used to. Like in Wall Street, sell high while you still can.
It's time to retire.
Peyton should ride his white horse into the sunset. Go and be an NFL analyst on whatever station you want because we all know that is your next career, right before you become the greatest offensive coordinator to ever live. Don't come back and ruin your legacy like that other guy, yes that means you Brett Favre. You know better Peyton. You've been to 11 Pro Bowls, 4 time MVP, a 5 time First-Team All-Pro member and winner of, gulp, one Super Bowl. A 14 season long illustrious career that no one will ever forget.
Leave before it's too late.
I do not want Peyton to come back and play great then blow it late in the season like that other guy, sorry Brett. I would hate to see him go to another team lead them to the game before the Super Bowl then blow it, again I'm sorry Brett. Take your legacy as it is right now and run with it. Fans know you gave it your all and we would understand the reason you retired. Your health comes before everything. Every fan knows you were the guy who we would pretend to hate but deep down we loved you.
The passing of the torch.
Peyton you gave us some great years. All-around exciting football, the Manning to Harrison connection was always a treat on Sundays. Those times are over. So pass your torch like the Olympic flame. Aaron Rodgers, Cam Newton, Matthew Stafford and maybe even your own brother, yes I said it, will overshadow you if you do come back. You aren't the player who likes to take a backseat but I hate to say it, you are now.
We love you Peyton Manning.
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