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I think there is a case to be made. There are now 8 examples of what the absence of Manning means to the team.
Originally posted by cheshirecatstevensI always feel that the MVP should go to the guy who had the best year regardless of his teams sucess. But, if you believe the MVP is an award based on the difference you make to success or failure of a team there is no one more deserving then Peyton Manning.
I think there is a case to be made. There are now 8 examples of what the absence of Manning means to the team.
Originally posted by quackquackWell, The Colts don't win the Super Bowl much under Peyton.
I always feel that the MVP should go to the guy who had the best year regardless of his teams sucess. But, if you believe the MVP is an award based on the difference you make to success or failure of a team there is no one more deserving then Peyton Manning.
Originally posted by shortcircuitPackers can win without ARod, maybe not 8-0 but still some wins. Indy was built around PM and his audibles at the line are his greatest asset.
Well, The Colts don't win the Super Bowl much under Peyton.
You might say Tom Brady might surpass him in that respect.
As far as this year goes, it is hard to overlook the job Aaron Rogers is doing in Green Bay.
Originally posted by cheshirecatstevensIndy could win with Brady, or Rodgers or even Matt Schaub.
Packers can win without ARod, maybe not 8-0 but still some wins. Indy was built around PM and his audibles at the line are his greatest asset.
Originally posted by shortcircuitYou can't compare Rodgers and Brady to what the Colts have. The question isn't whether the Colts would be winless with Rodgers or Brady (obviously, they would not), but whether they'd win with the Colts as many games as the Colts have over the last decade with Manning. I'd say doubtful in the case of Brady. As for Rodgers, it's still so early in his career that we really don't know just how great he is. It's a little premature to compare his career to Manning's or Brady's. Right this second, of course, he's clearly ahead of both of them.
Indy could win with Brady, or Rodgers or even Matt Schaub.
They may not win them all, but Peyton didn't either, and they would certainly win more than zero.
Originally posted by sh76I think you are being a bit short sighted here.
You can't compare Rodgers and Brady to what the Colts have. The question isn't whether the Colts would be winless with Rodgers or Brady (obviously, they would not), but whether they'd win with the Colts as many games as the Colts have over the last decade with Manning. I'd say doubtful in the case of Brady. As for Rodgers, it's still so early in his career that ...[text shortened]... anning's or Brady's. Right this second, of course, he's clearly ahead of both of them.