Tip to Stan, the SF Chronicle talks about why Manning won the MVP
Peyton Manning’s success is a testament to the idea that the quarterback, not the coach, has the best feel of the game. It’s something that may have missed Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress and caused his arguments with Quarterback Brett Farve.
In the Colts Offense, Peyton Manning is given three plays to pick from and at times, he changes the play at the line of scrimmage.
Moreover, Peyton Manning’s throwing motion is worthy of study. He carries the ball high, near his ear, thus reducing the time it takes for him to throw a pass. It’s in stark contrast to legendary Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Roger Stauback’s wind-the-arm-back, then-bring-it-up-to-throw long developing motion that NFL defensive backs would take advantage of today. That major key to Manning’s success also shows how far the pro football passing game has evolved from the 1970s.
Peyton Manning’s MVP award is the result of a technical understanding of the game, use of textbook passing mechanics, coaches who have developed a state-of-the-art offense, tutored him in its operation, and let him run with it. That’s a formula for constant success.
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