I wanted to flip my lid the other day regarding the news of #18 leaving. He is more than just a franchise player. He is someone who put in every ounce of his energy to make Indianapolis what it is today. He thought things through, made good choices and worked every single moment of his football career to be the best. You won't find a man of entitlement…that's not Peyton Manning. He managed his business with integrity and I'd challenge anyone to prove otherwise. My love for football comes from watching him play and hungering for big wins. I've said it before and I'll say it again, "It just won't be the same!".
I've searched my brain for words and I've pushed the reality of it out of my mind over and over. I knew it was coming, but the facts of it still sting! I know it's just football…but I love it! I'll miss him and come what may, it will be sickening to see him wear anything but BLUE!! 🙁
I have to share the greatest tribute I've read so far. The writer sums up so kindly what Peyton Manning is really like. He's a man of character and he's done nothing but prove that while playing for the Indianapolis Colts. I hope you click over and read it. You won't be sorry.
Signed,
A Peyton Manning Fan Forever
http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/7660415/thanks-memories-peyton-manning
Tags: football great, Goodbye #18, memories, Peyton Manning