I understand that hero worship of professional athletes to some people isn’t valid

https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Braden-Smith-Jersey , but I don’t care. On March 24, 1976 a football hero was born. On this day 43 years ago Peyton Williams Manning..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteStampede Bluean Indianapolis Colts communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsColtsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Colts StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Colts NewsYahoo Colts Team PageYahoo Colts ReportYahoo Colts Depth ChartYahoo Colts TransactionsYahoo Colts PhotosShop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:Colts NewsColts AnalysisA tribute to Peyton Manning, the quarterback of the ages New,12commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareA tribute to Peyton Manning, the quarterback of the ages Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY SportsI understand that hero worship of professional athletes to some people isn’t valid, but I don’t care. On March 24, 1976 a football hero was born. On this day 43 years ago Peyton Williams Manning began his football career. Over his time on the gridiron, he would go on to break multiple records and play the game of football in a way no one else has since. It didn’t hurt that Peyton Manning was born to NFL royalty. The always underrated Archie Manning nurtured all of his sons to be the best that they could be playing football. Later Peyton would become the savior of the Indianapolis Colts in 1998 – a mediocre franchise heading nowhere. In short order, they would become the best, and in 2007, NFL champions.In a town that mostly revolved around basketball, Manning revolutionized football and turned Indianapolis into a football town. Colts fans can remember Manning connecting downfield with Marvin Harrison or Reggie Wayne, with flawless accuracy. In fact, he executed near perfectly throughout his career and gave Colts fans exactly what they needed. After 18 seasons in the NFL, Manning left behind a legacy that Colts fans will revere forever. 71 Jabaal Sheard Jersey ,940 passing yards, 539 touchdowns five MVP awards and two Super Bowls are just some of Manning’s many accolades. But putting aside records, what made Manning the quarterback of the ages was his sheer intelligence, professionalism and tireless dedication. There was simply no one like him. To honor who I think is the greatest quarterback of all time, I reached out to the Twittershpere to inquire as to what Manning meant to them. As I expected, he has changed the lives of many. Here are some of the best responses.In his retirement speech Manning said, “When someone thoroughly exhausts an experience they can’t help but revere it. I revere football. I love the game.” What Manning brought to Indianapolis, and to Colts fans, will never be forgotten. We revere you, Peyton. Thank you. CLEVELAND — Matt Eberflus has a past with the Browns. Maybe he’ll have a future as well.One day after his Indianapolis defense held quarterback Deshaun Watson and Houston’s offense to just seven points in an AFC wild-card win, Eberflus became the sixth candidate to interview for Cleveland’s open coaching job.The Colts‘ dominant performance helped Eberflus boost a resume that already included a two-year stint (2009-10) coaching the Browns’ linebackers on Eric Mangini’s staff.The 48-year-old Eberflus met Sunday with Cleveland general manager John Dorsey and other members of the Browns’ executive staff, which began its search by meeting with interim coach Gregg Williams on New Year’s Day.Dorsey and his group have also interviewed New England linebackers coach Brian Flores, New Orleans assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell, Minnesota offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski and former Detroit and Colts coach Jim Caldwell. Dorsey said last week that he intended to meet with Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens, who was credited with helping rookie Baker Mayfield‘s development.The Browns have reportedly asked permission to interview Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni Pierre Desir Color Rush Jersey , and Dorsey is expected to meet with former Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy.Cleveland has hired coaches who have worked with the team before. Mangini, Romeo Crennel and Rob Chudzinski were all assistants with the Browns before becoming head coaches.Affectionately known as “Floos” by his players, Eberflus was one of the three assistants hired last year by Josh McDaniels, who agreed to become the Colts’ head coach before changing his mind and staying in New England. General manager Chris Ballard promised to keep the new coaches before hiring Frank Reich, who didn’t know Eberflus. But Reich was persuaded to keep him, and that decision couldn’t have gone better.Eberflus has worked wonders for a defense that underperformed for years. The Colts steadily improved and finished the regular season ranked No. 11 overall in yards and No. 10 in points. Last season, they ranked 30th in both categories.Eberflus also managed to generate a pass rush despite that being a major concern. Also, Indianapolis has forced turnovers in 16 of 17 games.In Saturday’s win, the Colts sacked Watson three times, harassed him all game and got one interception.Per league rules, the Browns had to wait until after the Colts played before they could interview Eberflus. If they want to hire him, they can’t finalize a contract with him until the Colts’ season ends. Indianapolis plays at Kansas City on Jan. 12.100<button class="view-gallery">View Gallery</button> Gallery:View from the sidelines: NFL cheerleaders 2018Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports | Raj Mehta