Sunday Morning QB: Peyton Manning is the story of Super Bowl 50, but can the sentimental favorite walk off a champ?

Peyton Manning has transitioned into Peyton Manning Lite in the 24 months since his last appearance in the Super Bowl. But going into what surely will be the final game of his career, he is also now the biggest sentimental favorite in the 50 years of the Super Bowl. Manning has gone from a record 55 touchdown passes and leading the highest scoring offense in NFL history in 2013 to an injury-ruined season in which he threw a career-low nine touchdowns and his 17 interceptions were more than every other QB except Blake Bortles, who had 18, despite missing six starts and the equivalent of seven complete games. One of the top five quarterbacks of all time is now a game manager. But let’s face it, in his new role, the Super Bowl result can’t be any worse than two years ago at MetLife Stadium when the first snap sailed over his head for a safety and the game was over. The Broncos lost to Seattle 43-8. The Panthers remind me a lot of the Seahawks two years ago: An extremely confident team not afraid of the big moment that jumps on teams early and can score quickly and in… Read full this story

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