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The same exact thing.
I had to quote my own post (sorry if that seems arrogant) because I realized something in my own words that I didn't when I typed it. To think that the media was talking about Manning coming back to lead the Broncos to a SB, even when Os was playing decently, is a scary proposition because I have felt for years that there are narratives that a sport will play to and determine outcomes (think Ray Lewis' last season). I don't even care if I sound like Mel Gibson. LOL It scares me that the same NFL trying to hang Tom Brady still is the same NFL that could work things out to where Manning really ends up in the SB. The only good thing about it is the SB is not played in the regular season. But still, I would hate to see him in the SB. I hope HFA doesn't come back to bite NE in the arse.It's true, but nobody cares. Not one person in the office is talking about it. But my whole office, including my assistant manager who once called a touchdown a goal (like in soccer), was razzing me about Brady during the off season. Look, people are who they are. The world has been taught to hate all things Brady and New England and to defend all things Peyton Manning. Look at all the predictions of Brady's demise the past few off seasons (before this past one). How many people are talking about the present decline of Manning truly? If anything, the media starting talking three or so weeks ago how Manning would come back to lead the Broncos to a SB win. He couldn't even do that when he was playing at a Manning level. But of course this season would be the year according to the general media. Yeah, okay.
People base their opinions in large part on whether or not they like the person. If they like you, then you're hilarious, can do no wrong or nobody really messes with you when you screw up. When they hate you, then all your jokes are corny, everything you do is wrong and everybody waits for the next screw up. That's just what it is.
There are definitely narratives that the NFL wants to see happen… But dragging Manning to the Super Bowl might be a bridge too far even for them.
I know, will Caitlin Jenner Ever find the right dress? and will Kimye gold plate the toilets in their next house that looks like the palace at versailles? The way the media is now a days we might get the real story.
Nope, the author got it wrong. To eschew is to forego something. They are NOT foregoing it (sweeping it under the rug). They are going for it (sweeping it under the rug).
Yes, this is the million dollar question. Why has the league decided to protect Manning's reputation and sully Brady's for similar infractions as they relate to the integrity of the game?
You missed my point. Manning is the league's darling, Brady is the league's villain. Question is why? I think Willbur's argument that it's about sponsorship relationship is a reach. The league must have hundreds of advertising partners, what do they care about Papa Jon's, I doubt these pull out over this in any case. So yes, in my mind the favoritism is still inexplicable.
The Donkeys will get another Seattle like embarrassing beat down if they somehow make it to SB 50!
This, has bothered me for years. The media as a whole has been feeding us garbage for as long as I remember. On one hand they tell us that they can't influence opinions, all while asking for money to influence people's spending habits with their advertising.
