I have nothing against Payton Manning. He is actually doing well at quarterback at Denver in this recovery year. He is a top-rated quarterback this season. The problem is that something else is gone from the team.
So, it’s not Manning’s fault.
It’s Elway’s fault, and Elway’s apparent dislike of winning due to his distaste for things of faith and spirit.
But, it’s a young season still, and Manning is playing well.
I also wish Peyton well.
The problem is that something else is gone from the team.
Yep.
So, it’s not Manning’s fault.
Yep.
It’s Elway’s fault,
Yep.
and Elway’s apparent dislike of winning due to his distaste for things of faith and spirit.
I can cut Elway some slack and say it may be that he just didn't instinctively grasp how to utilize a QB able to do things Elway never was capable of doing.
Furthermore, most players want to win enough to make it to the playoffs. Tebow did that for the team. The turnaround Tebow effected in Bronco's fortunes is undeniable. Rising tides float all ships and I'll bet there were many other players who saw their compensation increase as a result of Tebowmania. Most players have an Al Davis attitude of "Win baby. Just win." Along comes Elway saying winning is not enough which causes players to wonder what is enough?