BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As the Broncos marched to Super Bowl 50 and Peyton Manning neared the end of his 18th NFL season, the veteran quarterback began to let his guard down, if ever so slightly. His children, twins Marshall and Mosley, clung to his side at postgame news conferences. He reflected on his career more frequently, and relished it. His tales from years past were shared, often in detail.
Maybe there’s something about No. 18.
Tom Brady, finalizing his 18th season and seeking yet another Super Bowl championship ring, has done the same.