Brady Vs. Manning

     This past Sunday we got the to witness the 16th match up between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. These two great quarterbacks have been the premier of the league for a long time. Many consider one of these two quarterbacks to be the winner of their era. Who that is exactly though is still unclear. Let's delve into each player's career. 

     Tom Brady came into the league out of the blue. He was drafted to the Patriots in the 6th round of the 2000 draft. Brady took over for Drew Bledsoe and became a Patriot sensation. Brady has won three Superbowls and two Superbowl MVPs. Tom Brady also has won two regular season MVPs.

     Peyton Manning was the first overall pick in the 1998 draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Peyton has won one Superbowl (named MVP) and been to three. He has been taken both the Colts and Broncos to the Superbowl. Peyton also has won five MVP awards.

     So, both players have their share of success, but who takes the place as the past era's QB title? The answer is Tom Brady. Yes, Manning has the awards, and some great records, but Brady has the rings, and that is what it comes down to. Let's look at Lebron James in the NBA for a second. James is a physical specimen and is a stat king, but he only has two NBA titles compared to Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan who have five. Bill Russell was by no means the best NBA player but he had 11 rings, So, Manning is the better QB, but Brady has had the better career unless Manning can get another ring under his belt.