As an older brother you always want the best for your little brother. You want him to succeed, especially when you cannot for one reason or another.
Peyton Manning had his worst season as a professional quarterback this year. Watching from sidelines must have been torment. On top of that, seeing his team go 2-14 had to be one of the hardest pills to swallow. When the season ended Peyton could reflect on the year and focus on next season. He will start rehab on his neck and prepare for next season. As Peyton enjoys his off season he is paying attention to his little brother’s team, the New York Giants. This afternoon he watched Eli and the Giants knock the Packers out of the playoffs. I am sure Peyton is very proud and very happy for Eli. However, as Eli enters his second championship Sunday there has to be some part of Peyton that thinks, if Eli wins another championship it’ll be Eli two, Peyton one. As Peyton would be very happy for him, he will be even more focused to get back on the field. You never want your little brother to top you on anything.
Peyton Manning, at 35, knows his time is limited to make another Super Bowl run. As the decision regarding Peyton comes up in the Colts organization, he has to be thinking after going 2-14, that he is not the only missed factor with the team. The colts need more help than just Peyton healthy again. That said, Manning needs to do what is best for him and what gives him the best chance to win. If it is leaving the Colts than he needs to go to a contender that he would be the last piece to the puzzle.
Manning’s age has to come into play in making this decision, not just on the Colts side but on his own as well. Who knows, we may see Manning as a Jet, Titan, or even a Redskin to start the 2012 season.
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Chris, I definitely think you’re onto something here…I could see all these thoughts and decisions weighing heavily on Peyton’s mind right now.