Just Like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning too Excluded Aaron Rodgers From List of Top Five NFL QBs

Yagya Bhargava | 19/08/2024
Peyton Manning Joins Tom Brady to Exclude Aaron Rodgers from List of Top Five NFL Quarterbacks

Joining Stephen A. Smith at Fanatics Fest, football legend Peyton Manning had some things to say about the QBs of today. As he listed his Top 5 current quarterbacks, he notably snubbed Jets’ Aaron Rodgers, just as Tom Brady had done.

Topping Manning’s roster is Kansas City Chiefs phenom Patrick Mahomes. Manning praised the dynamic duo of Mahomes and coach Andy Reid, calling it a “winning combo” that keeps the rest of the league on its toes.

Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow claimed the second spot, with Manning expressing his admiration for the quarterback’s resilience post-injury. “I’m a big fan of Joe Burrow,” he added.

Manning then highlighted how good Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert is and marveled at his arm strength. “Herbert can throw it a mile,” he said as he put him third on his list.

Moving on, Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson earned praise for his unparalleled versatility, with the Broncos legend pointing out the reigning NFL MVP’s ability to make plays that seem impossible to most.

Rounding out the list was Buffalo’s Josh Allen, whom Manning dubbed “a total stud.” He put Allen on the list because of his toughness and burning desire to bring a championship to Buffalo.

Interestingly, both Manning and Brady excluded Rodgers from their lists, possibly due to his limited play last season as he prepares for a comeback from injury. Brady did mention his curiosity about Rodgers’ performance in the upcoming season when he listed his top 5 current QBs. But this was not the only similarity between the two legends’ lists.

Manning and Brady’s agree on Top 5 NFL QBs  

Both former quarterbacks, known for their football acumen, seem to be on the same wavelength when it comes to assessing current talent.

At the “True Grit” panel during Fanatics Fest, Brady also revealed his picks, mirroring much of Manning’s list. Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, and Burrow all made the cut for both quarterbacks.

Interestingly, Brady left his fifth spot open and that’s when host Smith suggested Aaron Rodgers. “Imma throw Aaron Rodgers in there,” Smith said, voicing what many in the audience were thinking. Brady had quite the diplomatic response and wondered about Rodgers’ comeback, before adding him to the list.

The one difference between their lists was Manning’s inclusion of Herbert. Manning not only praised Herbert’s arm strength but also highlighted the potential for his growth under new coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Yagya Bhargava

Yagya Bhargava

Yagya Bhargava is a Senior Writer at The Sports Rush and has been covering the NFL for over a year, having written over 1000 articles covering the NFL and college football. He jumped into the world of sports journalism due to his profound love for sports and has since developed a keen eye for details that sports fans can appreciate.

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