Panthers’ Newton lands Sports Illustrated cover ahead of Super Bowl

It’s no secret that the Broncos’ defense – and, more specifically, their pass rush – was the number one reason why they defeated the Patriots to earn a spot in Super Bowl 50.

Belichick declined to say what he and Manning talked about, but luckily for us, a microphone picked up their conversation. “So it sure has been a pleasure”, Manning said.

Tell me, aren’t you just a little disappointed that we will be denied the opportunity of seeing Goodell presenting the Lombardi Trophy to Patriots owner Robert Kraft – with Brady and coach Bill Belichick by his side? The NFL Network alleged he would refuse to serve as Osweiler’s backup once healthy and Al Jazeera reported Manning obtained HGH from an anti-aging clinic in Indianapolis, although his accuser recanted.

“Don’t have anything to share”.

Eli is well aware that this could be Peyton’s final National Football League game, and the Giants’ quarterback said as much in a conference call Wednesday morning. But this candid moment with the notoriously stoic Belichick seems at least to hint his fourth Super Bowl start could be his swan song.

“I really feel that when everybody tries to analyze me versus Tom and me versus Belichick, I think it’s more about enjoying the games and the rivalry”, Manning said. I know I enjoyed being there. But he got the opportunity against the Chargers, led them to a win and has played well.

“This is my 17th time playing against the Patriots with Tom at quarterback”.

I mean, who else in the league had a tight end – Aaron Hernandez – that they agreed to pay $40 million, and then have him wind up in prison as a convicted murderer?