The best leader of men in the NFL...

[skydog71]

Easily Peyton Manning. It doesn't matter that he plays QB. He's literally coaching the team. He's also the reason that the Colts play so well in the regular season --- he's a perfectionist and expects his teammates to play at a playoff level every single game. The result has been 7 straight seasons with 12+ regular season wins. You don't pull that off unless the locker room is always on the same page.

[shotgun styles]

Quote: Originally Posted by skydog71

Easily Peyton Manning. It doesn't matter that he plays QB. He's literally coaching the team. He's also the reason that the Colts play so well in the regular season --- he's a perfectionist and expects his teammates to play at a playoff level every single game. The result has been 7 straight seasons with 12+ regular season wins. You don't pull that off unless the locker room is always on the same page.

Locker room on the same page? Do you remember what happened to Edge? Have you forgotten that Marvin Harrison KILLED A GUY in the offseason?

You give Peyton too much credit.

[slickdtc]

Can't get much better then Ray Lewis and Brian Dawkins. We all know about Lewis, but I love the NFL Films clip on Brian Dawkins and "Weapon X." He's a madman on the field, and that's why I love him and was sad to see him leave Philly this past season for Denver. He brings that intensity every game... it's just pure awesomeness to watch.

I'd throw in Drew Brees here. He's the QB, but he's the guy who's the rah rah guy in the pregame huddles and everyone takes his lead.

I'd like to say Larry Fitzgerald too. I think he has an incredible will to win and he has the physical tools to put that will into motion. Just throw it up to him. The way he elevated his game in the Cardinals Super Bowl run of a year ago was amazing to watch.

[z Revis]

Quote: Originally Posted by shotgun styles

Locker room on the same page? Do you remember what happened to Edge? Have you forgotten that Marvin Harrison KILLED A GUY in the offseason? You give Peyton too much credit.

You're kidding right?

[jeremym480]

Quote: Originally Posted by shotgun styles

Have you forgotten that Marvin Harrison KILLED A GUY in the offseason?

Says the guy who chose Ray Lewis.

[Tbo24]

I have a feeling this thread is headed down the 'Peyton Manning is overated' road, but then again thats how all his threads end up.

[MARTZball]

Ray Lewis on DEF.

Peyton Manning on OFF.

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by sweny5632

I know they don't play anymore but give me Chuck Cecil or John lynch. Was it lynch that knocked out his own brother in law on a hit? I think his name was Jeff thomason or something like that, tight end for the packers. Cecil was just flat out crazy!

I think I have some video of Cecil somewhere. I do remember he was just a crazy man on defense. The problem was that he was TOO reckless at times.

Anywho....

DEF: Probably Ray Lewis
OFF: Manning

in the last 30 years: Mike Singletary