Nachdem bekannt wurde, dass Peyton Manning nach 18 Seasons einen Schlussstrich unter seine NFL Karriere zieht, dauerte es nicht lange bis die Sportwelt auf diese Neuigkeiten reagierte.
Allen voran gabe es Reaktionen der Teams (Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts) für die der Quarterback erfolgreich im Einsatz war.
Peyton was everything we thought he was and even more – for our team & community. What an AMAZING career & we're thankful he was a Bronco!!
— John Elway (@johnelway) 6. März 2016
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#ThankYouPeyton pic.twitter.com/ldCYgCfpF4
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) 6. März 2016
Natürlich gab es auch aus der restlichen NFL etliche Reaktionen:
Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians this morning on Peyton Manning: pic.twitter.com/BEtBxiIJFl
— Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) 6. März 2016
Man thank you P thank you 4 all the memories I love you man believe me I have a friend 4 life. A 9 year old fan to a teammate P G.O.A.T
— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22) 6. März 2016
So it's official I caught p money's last pass wow what a blessing shoutout to the sheriff on a great career !
— Bennie Fowler (@b_fowler13) 6. März 2016
Peyton Fucking Manning
— Evan Mathis (@EvanMathis69) 6. März 2016
It was an honor and a privilege Peyton. #FarewellSheriff
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) 6. März 2016
Loved competing against you, pushed me beyond limits. There will only be one Peyton! #SHERIFF #GREATNESS #LEGEND pic.twitter.com/DQvXFIsI9L
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) 6. März 2016
One of the GOAT's is hanging em up. It was an absolute honor playing on the same field. Congrats… https://t.co/4UXVqRCR9A
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) 6. März 2016
Damn all I wanted to do was sack Peyton so much for that
— Sharrif Floyd (@sharriffloyd) 6. März 2016
Congrats to the best EVER! Peyton Manning! Thanks for GIVING US U!!!
— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) 6. März 2016
Auch der NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gab ein Statement zu den Neuigkeiten ab:
Peyton Manning’s extraordinary career was driven by his talent, an incredible work ethic, and an unwavering desire to be the best and ended so perfectly for him with a Super Bowl victory. Peyton’s competitive fire and love of the game made him a legendary player who thrilled fans for a generation. He has served as a great representative of the NFL both on the field and in his community. We are forever grateful for Peyton’s unmatched contributions to the game and know that his success will continue in the next phase of his life.
