Peyton Manning and Tom Brady Don’t Control Their Own Legacies

Gridiron Grudge

Individual accomplishments are great, but the hype around the quarterback matchup of the year, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, misses the most important element of their success.

Published Jan. 18 2014 5:45AM EST

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Evin Demirel

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Peyton Manning and Tom Brady Don’t Control Their Own Legacies

Individual accomplishments are great, but the hype around the quarterback matchup of the year, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, misses the most important element of their success.

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Evin Demirel