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re: Peyton vs. Eli "in the clutch"
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:32 am to genro
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:32 am to genro
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Relying purely on stats and numbers, and not counting the intangibles of what makes a great player great, is for nerds who never played the game
The problem with this is it only works in isolated situations. If you take this view on a macro scale, you end up having to argue things like Terry Bradshaw > Dan Marino and Phil Simms > Dan Fouts. It's just a poor way to analyze careers.
If Peyton and Eli had anywhere REMOTELY near similar numbers, ratings and personal accomplishments the 2 to 1 SB comparison MIGHT be worth making...MIGHT. The fact is though that Manning blows Eli out of the water in every tangible metric except SB wins.
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Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:36 am to Roger Klarvin
I'm just saying that Eli is more emotionally invested than Peyton. He has more heart. It's not something that can be shown with numbers. It's based on my common sense, experience with the game, and ability to read people. It's nebulous, but not inaccurate. And we're allowed to talk about it, even if it can't be quantified.
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