so oblivious. I understand the logic of "but he did so much for the city of Indianapolis that we should want him to succeed". I do, I really do. But when you break that logic down, it's dumb!
Here's why...As everybody knows, Manning was a GOD here in Indianapolis from 1998-2010 (yes 2010, he sat on the bench in 2011 after he butt raped the Colts when signing a contract extension, knowing the severity of his injury). The things he brought to this city were beyond amazing. I mean, this guy really was a God. Record after record, division title after title, putting smiles upon smiles on Riley kids' faces, etc.
The one thing he didn't bring us, though, was Super Bowl after Super Bowl, like Tom Brady did (sorry, had to). Now, I've always been one to say that you cannot compare players off of how many times they have won a championship, which is 100% true. Look at Dan Marino and Reggie Miller, for example. Both players were one of the best in their league's history, and neither got a ring. A ring is a TEAM achievement, therefore I don't fully put the blame on #18. We didn't win as a TEAM during all of those years we were one-and-done or lost after the 2nd round in the playoffs. HOWEVER, Manning still had a lot of questionable plays that helped seal the deal with a loss.
But all of that is just bullshit, that nobody cares about. Let's get to the real point.
Manning marched into Denver and nobody knew what to expect. Everybody knew he was one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game, but coming off a handful of neck surgeries it was just hard to predict how he would do. In 2012, he shocked the world. No, the Broncos didn't win the Super Bowl, but they went a lot further than predicted at the beginning of the season.
And now we're in 2013 (ok, 2014, but you know what I mean), and the Broncos are in the Super Bowl and have to face the top defense in the NFL--the Seattle Seahawks. This year was a record year for Manning (broke the passing yards record, set by Drew Brees/broke the TD record, set by Tom Brady). Irsay did mention in an interview that Manning was an "all about me" kinda guy, which completely makes sense. He wants the records, he wants the best stats HE can get. But as every NFL player does, he also wants those RINGS. And now, he has the team to do it.
Colts "fans" must be drooling at the thought of the team he's surrounded with. This is a perfect scenario for those fans, but it shouldn't be. In fact, every one of you should be rooting for the SEAHAWKS on Sunday. You see, if Manning wins a Super Bowl this year, he'll have just as many rings as he did in Indy, but he did it in 2 years. And after this year, the GOAT QB will have 2 years left on his contract in Denver, which means he'll have 2 more opportunities to win the Super Bowl again. I know what you're thinking, it's hard to win back-to-back Super Bowls, let alone do it 3 times. BUT, he has the team to do it, and if he does, his legacy in Indianapolis will start to diminish. Once Manning retires, his legacy will now be remembered in Denver, where "he" won Super Bowls. Because let's face it, that's all everybody looks at.
Here's my proof on why this will happen: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was drafted 1st overall in the 1969 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. He played there from 1969-1975, and won one ring with them. But how he is remembered now? He's remembered as a Laker. Why? Because he won 5 (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) rings with them from 1975-1989! Go to Google images and type in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and see what uniform he's wearing in most of the pictures. I tell you what, I'll save you the trouble-- he's in a Lakers' uniform, because that's how even GOOGLE remembers him. Granted, he did play a lot more years in L.A., but he still won his first championship with the team that drafted him.
Is that really what you want, Colts' fans? Do you want Manning to be remembered as a Bronco instead of a Colt? If so, then that's on you, but this Colts' fan will do the right thing and not root for an AFC RIVAL (yes, Manning IS a rival), but instead root for an NFC team that has no affect on me, whatsoever, if they win.
Oh, and I know I can speak for a lot of Colts' fans here when I say we are SICK OF HEARING ABOUT THE BRONCOS!
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