Tom Brady had no greater rival than Peyton Manning. Not only was Manning the most formidable opponent Brady faced on an almost-perennial basis, but the rise of their two legacies seemed intertwined, with every chapter of their rivalry growing in scale.
Brady finished 11-6 against Manning — with some help from coach Bill Belichick, who had a unique way of slowing down the former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback. Belichick continues to compare the challenge of game planning to Manning — as if, perhaps, that was the hardest matchup.
That’s why it’s all the more touching to see Manning share a heartfelt message for Brady when he decided to retire on Tuesday. Manning issued a statement through social media to acknowledge Brady’s-22 year career.
Peyton Manning on Tom Brady: pic.twitter.com/Nt9F2NPGeC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 1, 2022
A very sweet acknowledgement.
