Woody Paige on Friday said this may be Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s best season yet.
As Paige wrote in his , “When all is considered, this could be not Peyton’s worst, but, rather, his greatest season. He has aged in football years visibly; his skills are diminished; his hand is “tingly” from damaged nerves, and his arm and legs are weaker; defenses are wiser to what he no longer can do; he has been forced into a new system mostly unsuitable; he has not been aided by a forceful running game or a stalwart, cohesive offensive line; his tight ends and slot receivers are nonexistent; and Manning’s mental mistakes have been magnified.”
“Yet, he has been provided with the most extraordinary defense of his 17 seasons on the field in the NFL; he has a coaching staff striving to adjust to his needs; and the other players are doing their best to make the most of their quarterback’s last hurrah.
“Peyton said after the victory at Cleveland that he wouldn’t be going to Las Vegas during the off week because of his unluckiness. Wrong. The Broncos are lucky to be 6-0. They could be 5-1, 3-3 or even 2-4.
“Phillips’ Screwdrivers have been amazing, astonishing and astounding — interceptions, fumble recoveries, sacks, stops.
“And in defense of Manning, he has been remarkable when it matters.”
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