Manning wrote a hand-written good luck letter to Troy Brown - New England Patriots Forums

***Disco Volante*** · 02-06-2009, 02:30 PM

After his retirement, just saw a piece on TV about the hand-written letters he writes to players he admires after they retire and Troy Brown was included. Here's an online bit as well...

Quick Connect Communication Blog Archive Peyton Manning, QB Indy Colts

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“I admire you in the way you’ve handled yourself on and off the field. Best of luck in your post-NFL career”

These are on some of the handwritten notes that Peyton Manning sends other NFL players on their retirement …. players that have NOT played with him, they have played AGAINST him. He has sent more than a dozen of these letters. He handwrites every single one of them … he believes it says “it’s from my heart”.

He believes it shows respect among peers. It shows he appreciates them for their character, not simply their stats. They played the right way, played when they were hurt, they put it all on the line. He wants these retirees to know there is another player out there that appreciates them.

What do the recipients of these letters say? They are flattered and “honored that Peyton took the time to write little old me” says Troy Brown of the New England Patriots. Steve McNair QB of the Oilers/Titans says it “shows the true character of the individual and high standards of being one of the top quarterback.”

In this era of modern technology, where emails and tweets run rampant, Peyton shows the power of the handwritten word.

Classy guy.

[insert Peyton bashing]

bbabin · 02-06-2009, 02:35 PM

Maybe they don't have email in Indiana...

Sicilian · 02-06-2009, 02:40 PM

I really don't have a problem with Manning himself. When I root for him to lose, it's more because I enjoy seeing the confused faces of mediots who don't understand how he doesn't win EVERY GAME because he's the GREATEST QB EVER!!!

Same thing with Favre, except I legitimately hate him

***Spiral*** · 02-06-2009, 02:57 PM

I think Peyton has a bunch of these letters all written out, just like the NY Times obituary file. Here are a couple:

Dear Ty:

Can't say I'm really going to miss seeing you back there.

Sincerely,

Peyton

or,

Dear Eric:

Dallas Clark is really going to miss you.

Sincerely,

Peyton

mtbykr · 02-06-2009, 02:58 PM

Please stop posting things like this, I'm trying to not like Peyton!

tanked_as_usual · 02-06-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Volante

After his retirement, just saw a piece on TV about the hand-written letters he writes to players he admires after they retire and Troy Brown was included. Here's an online bit as well...

Quick Connect Communication Blog Archive Peyton Manning, QB Indy Colts

Classy guy.

[insert Peyton bashing]

heh.....yeah, until he threw jay cutler's diabetes monitor into a swimming pool a couple of days ago

***PatsChamp88*** · 02-06-2009, 03:16 PM

I wonder if he will read the letters in some new commercial or something.

SmokeShowin · 02-06-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsChamp88

I wonder if he will read the letters in some new commercial or something.

"Lick That Stamp! Lick That Stamp!"

***T-ShirtDynasty*** · 02-06-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Volante

Classy guy.

[insert Peyton bashing]

Well, if you insist.

I wonder if he wrote a hand written letter to the former University of Tennessee trainer Jamie Ann Naughright for the unfortunate teabagging incident.

Dear Ms. Naughright (you vulgar-mouthed *****)
I'm sincerely sorry for slapping you in the forehead with my testes and naked butt cheeks. Shoot, I just thought it was good fun.

Hugs and Kisses,
Peyton.

RayClay · 02-06-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by T-ShirtDynasty

Well, if you insist.

I wonder if he wrote a hand written letter to the former University of Tennessee trainer Jamie Ann Naughright for the unfortunate teabagging incident.

Dear Ms. Naughright (you vulgar-mouthed *****)
I'm sincerely sorry for slapping you in the forehead with my testes and naked butt cheeks. Shoot, I just thought it was good fun.

Hugs and Kisses,
Peyton.

You know I thought of that, but i had too much class to do it.

And i don't even got no class!!:banned: