Respect Mr. Manning

Athletes usually don't age like fine wine.  In fact, it's usually the opposite.  Some athletes begin their professional careers on top, only to retire as a shell of who they once were.  In Peyton Manning's case none of this applies.

It's hard to imagine Peyton playing any better than he did during his time with the Colts. However, that is exactly what Peyton has done in Denver. He became the NFL'S all-time leader in passing touchdowns in a rout over the San Francisco 49ers earlier this season. He set the leagues single season touchdown record a year ago.  He owned that record before Tom Brady broke it in 2007.  He's also added another MVP trophy to go along with the four he won in Indy.

This is a golden era in terms of passing quarterbacks.  Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rogers and Tony Romo have all taken part in phenomenal passing numbers during the last eight years.  Peyton appears to be taking it to another level.  If he throws a touchdown in each of the Broncos remaining nine games he will break Brees ' s consecutive games with a touchdown pass record.  Just another notch on Peyton ' s belt.

Whether you like or dislike Peyton, you must respect him.  He is truly a once in a generation type of player.  He won't be truly appreciated until his days of lacing up those cleats on Sunday afternoon are over.  Fans enjoy Mr Manning, he won't be around much longer.