P. Manning VS Luck

[superrep1967]

Who is the better quarterback through there first three years in the league? It's a hard answer as Luck hasn't had the o-line that P.Manning had. But what's everyone's thoughts?

[TKnight24]

Not this again.............

*Moonwalks out of thread*

[SilentHill]

Andrew Luck, not even close.

 

Now that that's answered we can close this.

[12isthenew18]

Luck 3 playoff wins afc championship appearance and didn't miss the playoffs. Peyton did and didn't win a playoff game. Still respect and appreciate both a lot

[CR91]

take peyton 6 years to win as many playoff games as luck has. case closed

[ProblChld32]

Overall? i would have to say Luck, reason being his ability to extend plays with his legs! 

[SteelCityColt]

How can one compare the beauty of two sun rises? 

[Qwiz]

Doing my best T.O. impression and getting the popcorn ready lol.

[crazycolt1]

I sure will be glad when we can see some threads that actually have some beef on them. This QB vs QB is an old worn out subject IMO. I know some fans like to compare but to many variables cloud the debate.

[BrentMc11]

Not gonna participate...time for arguments that are nonsensical. No Thanks.

[csmopar]

Not this again.............

*Moonwalks out of thread*

I'm moonrunning out of the thread...

I'm just wondering if anyone knows how to use a search function anymore on here?

[Gramz]

I don't know why we have to keep doing this, instead of being appreciative of both.

[dgambill]

I don't know why we have to keep doing this, instead of being appreciative of both.

Agreed. Peyton is my favorite modern day player but I will say Andrew has outplayed just about every qb ever during their first 3 years. That said there are many many differences....league rules for one making it easier on offenses, rules that protect qbs, and Andrew is a better athlete so that also has helped him early on. Manning while still a very good athlete has always been mentally ahead of the game...but that was something that took time to develop. I don't want to take anything away from Andrew. The real question will be 15yrs down the road. Luck is right now on a path that could take his career up and away statisticly above any that has come before. Will he achieve that we just don't know but it is a bright future.

 

One thing to be careful of is the fact that using Lucks post-season success is a double edged sword...to say he is superior to Manning because of the playoff success he has enjoyed would also be said that Russell Wilson is superior to Luck because he has been to the playoffs and won more games and a SB. So just be careful of making that arguement.

 

All in all I am excited that having had my favorite player of this generation play for over a decade on my favorite team. Watching how he ran the offense...audibled...and made plays outsmarting the defense etc etc was a great joy. It would seem that I may get another chance to witness another special player now too and thats awesome. Even if they play the game differently doesn't make me appreciate one more or less. Regardless of how many championships more or less one wins I hope to have a place for them in my sports heart for a long time!

[alawai]

I don't know why we have to keep doing this, instead of being appreciative of both.

Gramz, somehow this reminds me of the old BeachBoys song, California Girls!

[Warhorse]

Do you love your mom or your dad more?

[BlueShoe]

Doing my best T.O. impression and getting the popcorn ready lol.

 

One of those threads where you don't want to click on it but you have too. LOL

[ricker182]

Who cares? Seriously.

Do people care about these meaningless opinions? Honest question.

[Stone]

All i knew is that after they retired both player will the great players ever play for Colts. sorry i can`t tell the different between the Regular and  Decaf  coffee..

[Mudbone]

I miss Peyton. Not only as my quarterback--I miss that character. Such a fun dude to watch, both on and off the field.

[peytonmanning18]

It's Luck by a mile.  Peyton had one of the best running games in the league for Edgerrin's first couple years.  

[Coltsman1788]

Peyton's outta Luck in this particular debate. First 3 years comparison it's Luck due to his superior post season resume.

That said...Peyton has done it over the long haul though, Luck still has a lot to accomplish before a real comparison between the two can even be entertained.

[HtownColt]

Luck

[amfootball]

This is Peyton by a country mile. He should have won league MVP in 2012 coming off the neck surgeries if not for APs historic season and then he put up the best season ever by any QB in 2013. Slight edge to Luck last year but overall, it is Peyton the last three years easily.

[HtownColt]

This is Peyton by a country mile. He should have won league MVP in 2012 coming off the neck surgeries if not for APs historic season and then he put up the best season ever by any QB in 2013. Slight edge to Luck last year but overall, it is Peyton the last three years easily.

He's talking about through their first 3 years in the NFL not the past 3 years

[amfootball]

He's talking about through their first 3 years in the NFL not the past 3 years

Oh. That seems like apples to oranges to me given how much the league has changed in terms of rules and also the development of the college game. I think what Manning did early on back then was much more impressive because very few young Qbs were given the reigns to lead their teams and expected to win. Remember Aikman at 1-15? And Favre early on too. Manning from the get go was in complete command even though he struggled a lot his first season. He broke the mold IMO on how teams see rookie QBs and it was him may be more so than anyone that put the expectations Luck has on his back.