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Brady vs. Manning

by Gary Myers
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From Acclaimed sports journalist Gary Myers comes the definitive inside account of the greatest rivalry in NFL history
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are perhaps the two greatest quarterbacks of all time. They are living legends who have come to embody the quarterback position and shape an entire generation of the NFL. They have also been fierce rivals every step of the way, and their many epic duels have not only ranked among the best and most exciting games ever played, they have fundamentally shaped the lives of and careers of both men.
But for all their shared brilliance, they are a study in contrasts. Tom is the underdog turned ultimate winner, an unheralded draft pick who went on to win a miraculous Super Bowl and become the leader of one of the NFL’s greatest dynasties. He is as firmly associated with big game brilliance as anyone who has ever played. Meanwhile Peyton was born into NFL royalty and a mountain of outsized expectations, yet somehow lived up to and exceeded all the hype, claiming virtually every passing record along his path to football immortality.
The contrast in greatness—between the overachieving underdog and the crown prince of football, between postseason brilliance and statistical dominance—has served as an endless source of fascination for fans and media, and over the years as the two players have faced off again and again in classic games, the argument has only intensified.
But until now, there has never been a definitive treatment of the debate that tells the real story.
What do Tom and Peyton actually think of each other? What do their coaches think of them? What about teammates and opposing players? What are they like behind closed doors and in the locker room, and how does that influence their careers? How did their vastly different upbringings shape them, and how has each handled the injuries, setbacks and defeats they’ve dealt with over their careers?
In this extraordinary book, veteran NFL correspondent Gary Myers tackles this subject from every angle and with unprecedented access and insight, drawing on a huge number of never-before-heard interviews with Brady and Manning, their coaches, their families, and those who have played with them and against them. The result is a remarkable collection of the most entertaining and revealing stories ever told about Peyton and Tom, from how they developed their vastly different leadership styles, to the unlikely friendship they’ve built over the years, to their respective exploits as locker room pranksters.
Wildly entertaining and deeply thought-provoking, Brady vs Manning is essential reading for anyone who truly wants to understand these extraordinary players.

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    September 22, 2015

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      • ISBN: 9780804139380
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      • ISBN: 9780804139380
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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      October 15, 2015

      The rivalry between quarterbacks Tom Brady (New England Patriots) and Peyton Manning (Denver Broncos) has defined the NFL; each year their teams vie as Super Bowl contenders, and each year they face-off at least once on the field, often with championship implications. Sportswriter Myers (New York Daily News) compares the rivalry to Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson in basketball and Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier in boxing but misses the obvious football parallel of Bart Starr vs. Johnny Unitas in the 1960s. Essentially, this is a joint biography of the two principals, covering the distinct contrasts in their family backgrounds, college experiences, emergence as NFL stars, and their respective playing styles. Manning has been a statistical phenomenon for five coaches on two teams over 17 years but has won just one championship, while Brady has been with one coach on one team for 16 years and has won four Super Bowls shrouded in the controversies of the Tuck Rule Game, Spygate and Deflategate. Myers relies on extensive interviews with Brady and Manning, as well as their fathers, coaches, teammates, and opponents to portray the unique relationship of the two greatest quarterbacks of recent years as one of fierce competition yet respectful friendship. VERDICT Myers is a thorough professional with impeccable contacts to successfully tell this account, which will be of interest to all football fans.

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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