“The Older Brother He Never Had”: Insider Book Reveals Tom Brady & Peyton Manning’s Relationship Went Well Beyond the Gridiron
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INDIANAPOLIS – NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts greets Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 15, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won the game 35-34. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are two of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. They share a special relationship with each other. On many occasions, the duo has displayed their mutual respect and admiration for each other.
A book titled, ‘Brady vs Manning: The Untold Story of the rivalry that transformed the NFL’ talks about some of the most personal moments the two legends spent during crisis periods. According to the book, TB12 looked at The Sheriff as an elder brother he never had, growing up in a house with three sisters.
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When Manning supported Tom Brady
The NFL GOAT missed almost the entire 2008 season after tearing his ACL during the first quarter of the season opener. Manning supported the superstar with text messages and phone calls. “I think you find out during those times who’s with you,” said the 46-year-old Manning. “Going through a rough time, being injured, people kind of look at you funny. You kind of reach out to Tom, tell him good luck, check in on him,” the Super Bowl winner added.
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Later, Tom Brady supported his brother as he underwent a troubled time. Manning missed the entire 2011 season following his neck injury, and TB was in frequent communication. “It is nice to have a peer you can really rely on, and you know, is completely trustworthy. That’s the kind of relationship we have,” said the 45-year-old Brady.
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Brady and Manning: The great legacy
Peyton Manning is a superstar quarterback who played in the NFL for 18 seasons. He spent 14 seasons with Colts and four seasons with Denver Broncos. He won Super Bowls with both teams and was the first NFL player to do so. An NFL icon, Tom Brady played in 22 seasons. 20 with the New England Patriots and two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He won six rings with Pats and one with his current team. The GOAT is trying his luck in the 23rd season this year. Several talks are going on surrounding his future.
“I Hate to See Him Broken”: Tom Brady Ignites Heartfelt Sympathy From Fans After Camera Catches a Solemn TB12
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An experienced Manning feels Tom Brady will not come out and say “this is my last year“. As the retirement talks surface, NFL fans cannot simply ignore the role the duo has done for the game. They carved a legacy and formed a personal rapport to keep them moving.
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Gurjyot Singh Dadial