Much has been made about the end of the Super Bowl and the quick disappearing act by Peyton Manning. The traditional visit near midfield between opposing starting QB's with the big handshake never happened.
Peyton explained a couple of things that just don't wash. He claims the moment was that belonging to the Saints and the set up for the post game celebration was well underway. While both statements are true, the film shows Manning making no effort whatesoever to even glance at the field and find Drew Brees. In fact, locker room reports state that Manning, along with Reggie Wayne, both New Orleanians, were the first to make it inside.
All this being said, Manning made a mistake. Manning exercised poor judgement. But Manning did not wipe away a lifetime of being from New Orleans, a supporter of his hometown and an all around pretty nice guy. As Saints fans, as New Orleanians, as spiritual people, should we not forgive and move on. After all, Drew Brees has, the Saints have and we should too.
Let's move on people. Can't we focus more time on our 1st Super Bowl victory? And should we not take our lead from our conquering heroes themselves?
I would encourage some in the media, not all just some, to lay off. Peyton Manning will have plenty of opportunities to comment on his mistake, if he chooses to. I can't remember if it was Ellen or Oprah where Drew said its a non issue. In fact, he and Peyton have spoken and all is well.
As New Orleanians euphoric with our Saints Super Bowl reality, we want even Peyton, who just led his team in defeat, who threw the game changing interception, to take off his competitors hat, remove his allegiance to his team, the Colts, and belt out a who dat or a geaux Saints. Maybe we are asking too much.
So for now, I hope Peyton will address the situation, let us know how he feels about New Orleans, and we will say forgiven big guy. And then, let's redirect all our focus on the fact that we won the Super Bowl baby. And that's good enough for me!
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