NFL analyst claims Peyton Manning’s example continues to set criteria for NFL “scouts” nearly decade after Broncos QB’s retirement
Peyton Manning's final game came during the 2015 NFL season. However, nearly a decade later, scouts are still using his example to evaluate quarterbacks. At least, that is what one signal-caller from Manning's era believes.
Speaking on Monday's edition of "Get Up," NFL analyst Robert Griffin III claimed both Manning and Tom Brady's standards continue to live on.
"So in some instances, these scouts are still evaluating quarterbacks based off of 10, 15 years ago when it was Peyton Manning and Tom Brady back there sitting in the pocket picking teams apart," Griffin said.
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Making NFL history is a phrase fans hear and see quite often every season. However, Griffin's claim proves that it isn't a marketing gimmick. While new records are set every season across a wide breadth of categories, some examples truly stand the test of time.
Manning's example serves as perhaps the most eye-opening one. During his career, Manning made a name for himself through his ability to score through the air. To this day, scouts aim to find someone who can match his production. During his career, Manning set the record for touchdown passes in a season. He also became the first quarterback to win a Super Bowl with two different franchises.
While a scout would prefer to find a player that can win both of those Super Bowls with the same team, getting even one would likely satisfy most scouts.
Peyton Manning makes cameo appearance in Netflix's "Receiver"
The retired quarterback of the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts has been away from the game for nearly a decade. However, he also hasn't taken things slow. Between his ESPN show "ManningCast" and various appearances as a member of the media, he still has a full calendar.
Peyton Manning even put in some work on Netflix's "Receiver," even though the subject matter concerned a position he never played professionally. At the start of the first episode, he kicks things off with a long soliloquy about the importance of the position.
However, after speaking for some time, former NFL legendary receiver Randy Moss cut him off in a joking fashion. During the change, he claimed the quarterback needed to let the receivers tell the story about their position.
Of course, Manning's voice won't be quieted for long as the "ManningCast" is set to return this season.
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