No Tedy, the point is the PM was absolutely VILIFIED in '04 for the season he was having, when in reality, he was just doing what you all are defending Brady for doing. AND, in the end, his "stat padding" (based on the facts presented) appear to be less egregious than that of the Golden Boy of the Awesomes, Tom Brady.
Wow, what a difference in perspective.
My recollection was that Manning was glorified the entire way, that the media hung on every reception, and had a countdown as to how many passes Manning would complete. Maybe some media didn't like it, but I was unaware of this. Probably other loser players whining.
The same thing is happening now. Most of the talking heads are talking up Brady, and then loser players and loser fans crying about it.
There isn't any difference, and it is poor of you to complain that people unfairly called out Colts and then unfairly call out the Pats. I'm sorry you can't see it is the same thing, but your response is 180 out.
Just like the game after MNF. You didn't complain when the Pats came to Indy after MNF, so stop whining now that you have to play the Panthers the week after MNF.
As far as whose stat padding is more egregious, what a stipid concept.
Dean Pees has the answer to whining about defenses who slack off while ahead:
MEDIA: How much of that was playing with a big lead? Is it human nature to let up a little bit?
PEES: "No, I would hope that human nature is putting your foot on their throat and finish the game. That would be what I hope a defensive personality would be. ..."
The same is true of offenses.
The Colts earned a rep as girlie girls by complaining, "Ooo, their hitting us. Make them stop."
Now you and other whiners are earning a different rep: "Ooo, those big meanies are picking on us. Make them stop."
Just as the Colts are gaining respect, their fans are turning into crybabies. Grow a pair, or watch bowling and golf. This is football.