Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manningis a former American football quarterback who played 18 seasons in the National Football League. Considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time, he spent the majority of his career with Indianapolis Colts. In his last four seasons, he played with the Denver Broncos. Manning played college football for the University of Tennessee, leading the Tennessee Volunteers to the 1997 SEC Championship in his senior season. He is the second son of former NFL quarterback Archie...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth24 March 1976
CityNew Orleans, LA
CountryUnited States of America
He had a Halloween party and I dressed up as The King. One of the more enjoyable nights I've had. Nobody recognized me. They recognized me, but they recognized me as Elvis. I might have to bring that back to Indianapolis.
I understand the seriousness of concussions.
I've been a Colt for almost all of my adult life, but I guess in life, and in sports, we all know nothing lasts forever. Times change, circumstances change, and that's the reality of playing in the NFL.
I would love to have played in the '60s. Now that would have been fun.
Some people have this impression of me: 'Boy, he's always so serious on the field. Football. Football. Football.
The head coach tells us what to do, and we follow his orders.
Some guys need to see things on a grease board, ... I like when you can see it in your mind. And that's what Marvin does, too. He visualizes. He sees things in his mind so well.
I have to leave the games now if the announcer says something I don't agree with. I'm thinking, 'Peyton, it is not healthy to be all worked up before a game.
Imitation is obviously a great form of flattery.
If your team is going to win, you need to play better than the other quarterback.
Ive never taken for granted what weve had, not for one single game, not one single practice, ... Ive truly been blessed.
Whatever happens, happens. I can't give you a prediction because Jim (Irsay) and I will sit down at some point and he'll get a feel for where I am and I’ll get a sense of what direction he wants to go. Right now, I have no idea.
If teams keep playing us this way, it's going to be like this.
You've got to remember what your priorities are. When you're playing, what u do on the field is the most important thing.