New York Times Bestseller
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.
