Tom Brady and the New England Patriots quite frequently got the best of Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts, especially when it mattered the most in the playoffs.
While the two were bitter rivals, they have also had a quiet friendship over the years. Both quarterbacks are among the best to ever play the game and put on quite a show for years.
However, a new story has now come out about how Manning actually helped the Patriots in a big way. He played a huge role in creating the legend that New England star tight end Rob Gronkowski became.