John Clayton on who gains more from another ring…Manning or Favre
His offensive line might be the least talented in the playoffs. Because of that line, Manning can’t count on a consistent ground game to help his play-action passing attack. Instead of complaining, Manning leads.
He managed seven fourth-quarter comeback victories this season in a 14-0 start. Who knows what he might have done if the Colts’ coaching staff had not decided to use the final two games of the regular season — both losses — to begin preparations for a Super Bowl run.
All Manning needs to do Sunday is beat a Jets team that the Colts allowed to enter the playoffs with their Week 16 shutdown, and he could be staring at the chance to get that second Super Bowl ring.
It would be easy for Manning to pass Brady on my list if he gets a third Super Bowl ring. In fact, if Manning could win the Super Bowl this year and get one more before he retires, I’d have to consider him for my top three, challenging Unitas, Montana and Graham.
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