John Elway had a vision when he signed Peyton Manning to be the Denver Broncos starting Quarterback. Elway pursued Manning with the intentions of helping him become the best quarterback in NFL history. So far the Broncos have fallen short of their ultimate goal to bring a Super Bowl back to the Mile High City. However, in just over two seasons in Denver, Manning has been nothing short of spectacular.
Manning passed Brett Favre as the NFL'S all-time leader in touchdown passes in a dominating performance against the San Francisco 49ers. San Francisco 's Superbowl level defense failed to keep up with Denver. Manning amassed 318 yards and four touchdown passes. The 49ers Superbowl level defense had no answer for the NFL's leader in passing scores. The fact that Manning played this well on such a historic night against a good team is a testament to his greatness.
Manning broke Favre's record in 56 fewer games. Keep in mind he missed the entire 2011 season due to a career threatening neck injury. The notion of him still playing is a miracle in itself. Nothing against the legend of Favre, but Manning breaking this record seems a bit harmonious.
Tom Brady will probably go down as the greatest winner of this generation. Manning must win another ring to challenge that. However, his regular season prowess goes unchallenged. Manning is a flat out magician. He is the NFL'S version of Earvin Johnson.
600 touchdown passes is definitely a possibility for Manning. He has the opportunity to take the record to a place in which no player in this generation will be able to break it.
The only thing that can top this is finishing this season hoisting up the Lombardi trophy.
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