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Originally Posted by Oldcolt
I just disagree that either one of them are the greatest of all time. Unitas, for instance, changed how the game was played. His career was way more impactful on the NFL than either of Manning or Brady. I would take Manning any day over Brady however, as would many non Colt fans i have had this conversation with or read. It is a fun argument, i wish they both were still in their prime-life was better for us then.
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Manning also changed how the game was played. QBs didn't do half the shit they do now at the line while reading the defense before Manning. Tom Moore would send Manning in 3 play calls, and he would choose at the line which one to run based on how he read the defense. That's a somewhat common practice now that was completely unheard of before Peyton Manning.
I view Manning vs. Brady a lot like Jordan vs. LeBron at this point. Both are great players, but there is a clear better one in both sports, and in neither case is it the one whose numbers and case are built on longevity.