The way these things work is we chase the story, all of us, fans and especially media, and this time the story is irresistible so you know how this will go. The story will be about Peyton Manning, for once in his charmed life the genuine underdog, quarterbacking his team to a Super Bowl championship and now in all likelihood ending his legendary career on top just like the boss who brought him to the Broncos.
His face and the goofy self-deprecating character he plays in commercials will continue to be on our televisions but the last time we see him in uniform will probably be the 50th Super Bowl, when his Broncos beat the heavily favored Panthers 24-10 here on Sunday, delaying at least for a year Cam Newton’s ascension to the top of America’s favorite form of entertainment.