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I just recall it being pretty unprecedented that a player's father would come out and basically shaft the draft system that is in place for the purpose of (trying) to maintain parity in the league.

Dude, Elway did the same thing.

I think he was just looking out for his son, and as a father I can't blame him one bit for that. When you're the #1 pick, you have options.

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Posted by SthGADawg

Member since Nov 2007

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Posted on 9/26/13 at 12:26 pm to Jefferson Dawg

it was a good show...kind of reminded me of my relationships with my sons...except for that I was not an NFL qb...but I do encourage my boys and support them and they are close in age like that...all very athletic...and part of the reason I give them so much of me is very similar to Archie and his dad, or lack thereof..my dad is a good man now but in my younger years not so much...maybe I could have been more than I turned out to be if he had been...and that is the line I take when dealing with my sons and their dreams...i give them everything I can to succeed...

the mannings are a special family and those two qb's are great role models for youngsters imho...much better than most of the NFL...

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Posted by davesdawgs

Georgia - Class of '75

Member since Oct 2008

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Posted on 9/26/13 at 12:54 pm to Jefferson Dawg

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ONe thing that struck me is how they kept their faith out of the movie....even though it's at the root of everything they do. And how, in real life, they don't beat it over people's heads.

The Tebow etc approach is far less effective................than the humble, mind your own damn businees, quiet Christianity of the Mannings, imo.

Much better to lead by quiet example, than to kneel down like an idiot for the cameras and cry to God because you scored a fricking touchdown.

Respect.

Agree completely.