Peyton Manning's Emotionally Devastating Colts' Departure | NFL Throwback

[@CollinTelesz]

One of the only days I’ve ever cried over sports

[@Levi_99]

the only time I've cried over sports was after Superbowl 45

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@Hector Rodriguez i remember it as well, we had it up in the dorm lounge in college (BYU) and one of the girls watching cried as well. She even blew her nose she was crying so much (after manning welled up with tears she started crying). There were a lot of Colts fans in my dorm.

[@honestlyimhappy615]

He did break his neck and really he had to do what he had to do. BUT A AM STILL MAD THAT MY TEAM THE BEARS LOST TO THE COLTS.

[@Braylenc123]

Collin Telesz how about now?

[@KDran21]

Cried when Reggie retired in his last game.

[@SonofTuscon99]

I remember the Day that the press conference was held, My mom let me skip school and took me to SportsCuts so I could get my haircut while I watched the press conference. Then We listened to it on the radio while we drove to Ruby Tuesdays to watch it some more. Truly some memories I will Never forget. Thank you, Peyton, for 18 years, Of thrills, chills and "OMAHA!"

[@Prod.DeathstrokeDMV]

Daniel Morales i love thinking back to where I was and what I was doing during moments like this as well

[@SonofTuscon99]

@@Prod.DeathstrokeDMV So Do I this was actually my favorite sports memory until Peyton won Super Bowl 50

[@SPTO]

If there was a guy in the modern day NFL who should've played on one team only it was Peyton. I'm glad he got to finish his career with another SB ring but really, he'll always be a Colt to me.

[@MalrickEQ2]

Um, he got 2 more rings.

[@TheLocalLt]

Aaron Alsept um no he didn’t,

[@MrMark945]

@@MalrickEQ2 wow ur a moron dude

[@Michael-tc1dm]

Broncos fans will always consider him a bronco. That's the price you pay for letting go of a top 3 qb all time.

[@SPTO]

@@Michael-tc1dm Eh, I find that to be a bit of a weird thought process from Broncos fans but I get it to a degree.

[@CastleBlackWatches]

Colts wouldn’t be who they are without Peyton

[@edkratsch4729]

I can feel you.

[@justinpelkey6722]

100%

[@Hellseventeen]

who I think of when I think of colts

[@gpropho]

Made me cry as a little boy. Turned me from a colts fan to a Broncos lifer. Peyton forever.

[@julesmum9781]

I'm a Peyton fan. I changed to Colts and Broncos and now not really anyone

[@VijayPrathapTEAM]

Breaks my heart even today to see this press conference. never in a million breadths did I think this day would come. Manning uplifted an entire city, organization and state.

[@TheNewsstandMan]

The most respected player in the history of the sport.

[@raiderrichard7291]

Nah,.....me

[@brettdavidson3866]

Peyton Is the Greatest Colt to ever play and the fans will miss him this was Heartbreaking to watch in retrospect Peyton Thanks for the best seasons for the team and Fans

[@weedz4527]

I was 11 years old when this happened. I have never cried more over anything in my entire life.

[@FreshPrincex4]

Same lol

[@FreshPrincex4]

Same age at the time, not the crying part tho lol

[@Z64sports]

What year was this?

[@ojtoothpaste2240]

Love you Peyton Manning you are the reason I’m a colts fan still till this day

[@KDran21]

As a die hard colts fan I knew where I was watching this.

[@kathywimmler453]

Such a class act! Peyton, we were ecstatic to have you in Denver and help bring us home a Super Bowl!

[@PIayer_01]

It’s always crazy to me that whenever you see pictures of Manning on NFL Network or ESPN he’s wearing a broncos uni

[@30likeimcurry]

Sami Shamroukh right. like he had great seasons with the broncos, but he’s forever a colt. 4x MVP and SB Champ

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

I'm assuming it's because he had more success with the Broncos

[@princethugalicias5187]

@@theceilingfanhub4484 I mean he does love Denver more let's be honest 🤫

[@Pancakes26]

Wish he signed with the Cards so he and Larry Fitz could connect and win a ring.

[@KMC5240]

Fitz should be first ballot HOF just because of the QBs he's had to work with. Outside of two good seasons out of Kurt Warner, and two and about a half out of Carson Palmer, it's been a trainwreck of QBs he's had throwing to him.

[@chrislinder7558]

Larry deserves a ring

[@joshjohnson2753]

@@KMC5240 Fitz has the second most receiving yards in NFL history, of course he's a first ballot lol

[@beefcake852]

Man they would’ve definitely won a super bowl. David Johnson, Chandler Jones, Patrick Peterson, Tyrann Matheiu, and Larry Fitzgerald would have been a deadly team

[@carlosdavila3066]

@@KMC5240 if Calvin Johnson is 1st ballot. Then he will most definitely be 1st ballot

[@thehashslingingslasher6443]

I remember being so mad at the colts when this happened. I made a post and said "wait to see what he does to you." and I am glad Peyton proved me right. They did peyton so dirty. After everything he did for them.

[@jaymob9448]

In retrospect I think colts did the right thing still because Peyton wasn’t sure he would play the same level again, with Luck basically right there any wise man would of did what colts did

[@sapphirestar22]

“I will always be a Colt” It’s facts. The argument against it is very weak

[@justinpelkey6722]

True. I remember the picture they put up comparing Favre, Manning, and Brees for the all time metric, they put Manning in a Broncos jersey. Manning is an will always be a Colt first.

[@adsaylor]

I remember being in the high school cafeteria dudes were tearing up including me. Sad day for colts fans for sure

[@RedsFan1995]

I was a junior in high school when this sad day occurred and it still bothers me a little bit.

[@Kronic_Impulse]

The real 🐐 he will always be a Colt!

[@edmondtam88]

Interesting seeing that from a Boston sports fan. But I agree!

[@Kronic_Impulse]

Edmond Tam I’m actually a Colts fan bro lol F all Boston teams except the Celtics ha

[@piccolo7644]

*cough* bandwagon *cough*

[@Kronic_Impulse]

Piccolo oh yeah I’m totally a bandwagon fan lol smh gtfoh bud

[@piccolo7644]

Kronic Impulse why did you change your response lmao BANDWAGON

[@BS-ze6ne]

This was a tough day. I remember it vividly. I was in school, a freshman. My P.E. teacher stopped class and turned on a TV. We watched this press conference for the entire period. Very somber, but everything happens for a reason. Peyton brought so much to Indy.

[@rhyaweeks]

I remember seeing this and it broke my heart. They really threw him out after his injury.

[@RicoSuaveTheGOAT]

I remember being in school and we were all watching this goodbye live. Such a sad day for us colts fans. Manning will always be the GOAT qb. Glad he went on to win another bowl. He definitely deserved it. Imagine if he had those patriots defenses playing for him. He would’ve won 10 rings.

[@julesmum9781]

You must have been in school in Indiana!

[@chrislinder7558]

This hit hard

[@ricktrussell7988]

Colts fans will always love Peyton!!! He should join the staff

[@1otonhammer38]

He considered the GM position before Ballard came in. Ultimately, he decided ided he wasn't ready for it.

[@jensenmelville6948]

I remember being 14 coming home from school and immediately getting on The computer to watch this and crying watching it. Damn this hurt

[@andresreyes2000]

And in the end Mr. P Manning aka the Sheriff got the last laugh :D He returned even better, won an MVP with the greatest season by a passer in history and delivered a SB to Denver !

[@Coltsfan-rb6up]

That day was truly sad day in Colts football history. #Coltsfootball

[@justincooper5647]

One of the saddest days in indiana without Peyton there would of been no Super Bowl , no Lucas oil stadium, not only is he the best quarterback ever he is an even better human being Peyton put Indy on the map and he will forever be a colt !

[@julesmum9781]

Lucas Oil Stadium is really the House That Peyton Built

[@karlisrubenis]

An incredible class act.

[@michaeledwards1552]

damn imagine if he wasnt released from the colts the whole landscape of the NFL would of have changed I think Luck Would of been a Redskin.

[@Kronic_Impulse]

michael edwards Doubt it Indy would probably still have drafted Luck he would just have sat on the bench a few years

[@julesmum9781]

​@@Kronic_Impulseif they'd had the salary cap to do that with Luck

[@DirtRoad83]

This man is still highly honored at UT in Knoxville

[@kobedagoat6395]

THE FUCKING GOAT

[@LeeBreece]

This was hard to watch at the time but 10 years later its 10 times harder to watch.

[@alexforunc1]

To this day, I honestly can't watch this without a tear

[@danielb7660]

I just want to thank the Colts for sending this epic QB to my Denver Broncos! Thank you for the Super Bowl win Peyton, thank you for your: Give a Damn, your Professionalism, your Heart, Commitment to giving your all on every play. Pure class.

[@longnguyen6836]

World class all the way

[@therealrobstark2916]

I’m still not over this. That was the biggest mistake the Colts ever made and the fans knew that in real time

[@justincooper5647]

Never was a colts fan ever I become a Peyton manning fan and because of him I become a colts fan

[@austinlyons8528]

Peyton Manning will always be a Colt. What a winner!

[@W3STSID303]

The GOAT

[@jameswaldron4804]

How in the world did tom brady not leave new england like this.

[@billyroche1951]

Class act.

[@terrywaldspurger3944]

This is why Peyton will always be the greatest ever -- it's not just what a great athlete does on the field. He is the GOAT both on the gridiron and in life. I cry every time I see this. Thank God the Broncos were smarter than Irsay.

[@Name-uq2wp]

Smarter? Sure , if they could predict the future because they knew he would play again

[@Bob-zh7lr]

@@Name-uq2wp Irsay is an idiot. We all know that. He f’ed up.

[@chadcj1]

Peyton Manning is the G.O.A.T.

[@THEFLYESTEVA12]

Brady

[@broderickcrawford8110]

@chadcj1 you ever heard of some guy named Tom Brady? 🤔

[@REVOwolf22]

Peyton will always be a bronco, not a colt. I'm joking please, I'm sorry

[@quinjackson1713]

Now Andrew luck just retired. Damn there deja vu, injuries man

[@jefferysims5676]

He will always be a colt

[@itsyourboygrant6139]

I know this isn’t the time but take a shot everytime he says Um

[@timothysisneros]

Honest question to colt fans: how did you feel watching #18 retire from the game of football in Dove valley and apart of the Denver Broncos franchise? He did have a presser with the colts, but the curtain call was with Denver. No disrespect, just curious.

[@justinpelkey6722]

He'll always be a Colt to us. If he never had the neck injury, he would've retired a Colt too. It was a bad set of circumstances, but we don't blame Irsay or Manning for how the situation played out. But, yeah, Manning will always be seen as more Colt than Bronco by Colts fans if you're asking how Colts fans feel.

[@ZuluGamingSeries]

It’s the stupid Coach and Gn during that time It wasn’t fair for him to be left just so the colts can draft luck who left years later

[@ericmcandrews3547]

I mean we had the first pick and looking into the future we can’t be mad they had our best interest at heart but it hurt seeing him retire as a Bronco he is our Franchise greatest player ever but I always rooted for him in Denver unless he was playing us

[@julesmum9781]

​@@ZuluGamingSerieswell they made Luck the sacrificial lamb. Never could get people to defend him. The Colts management is who cut Luck's career short. No one ever saw his full abilities in the NFL. A real shame

[@julesmum9781]

I became a Colts and Broncos fan once Peyton moved there. As soon as Broncos won the SB, I knew he was going to retire. I was relieved and happy for him bc anyone could tell he had permanent changes after his neck surgery. He was stiff and you could visually see his pain which changed his style and abilities for good. I was thrilled he won the Broncos SB bc he got another one and bc I knew he could go ahead and retire, having done all he set out to do. He wanted to spend more time with his kids before he was too injured to do so

[@kikoalonso6]

Tom Brady's retirement press conference is going to be really tough to watch too.

[@cameronfry]

Can’t wait to celebrate his absence from the game!

[@kikoalonso6]

@@cameronfry You will miss him too. Who are you going to hate on? Russel Wilson?

[@seahawkfan1995]

Gonna have a party at my house everybody invited

[@broderickcrawford8110]

​@@cameronfry you sound like a fucking loser...your life must really suck 😭😭💀💀

[@the2ndamendmentprotectsthe789]

This is the moment I realized Jim is no different than his father. No wonder John Elway didn’t want to play for the Colts…

[@letsgobroncos4143]

Since Peyton left there has been no competition in the afc

[@michaeledwards1552]

exactly only man to make belicheck sweat game planning against them.

[@devinrahney9143]

If Peyton wasn't hurt, I think he either would've played a few more years, or would still be playing today, if that was the case, New England wouldn't have gone to 3 straight Super bowls the past 3 years

[@lousifei]

When I think Colt's quarterback, Johnny Unitas will always be first in my mind even though I realize that by the stats Manning blows him away. Still, Peyton sure is a class act, and for the Indianapolis Colts he'll always be number one.

[@timmyd5640]

Who’s here after Brady joined the Buccaneers?🥺

[@Mediocregolfdad]

Man Jim looks so much younger, he’s aged 40 years in 10

[@borisbalkan707]

08:32 "I will always be a Colt". Yes you will. Broncos fans can get fugged.

[@alexchavez2067]

He retired a Bronco. Still lives in Denver and is looking to be part of the ownership.

[@beverlynBarnes]

Came up in my dream now Just saw your face Funny 😁 enough tonight Hopefully your health is bless❤🎉

[@W3STSID303]

Tear jerker

[@indevidualbeing6488]

Such poetic justice that Luck retired.

[@renantegainz_]

I wish brady did this for NE but COVID💀

[@karlwarner7401]

I was like: this can't be real, Mr.Manning was the Colts! Say what you want, in my book he is always better than Brady.

[@sapphirestar22]

Bald of War wrong. Peyton all day

[@pettv2953]

Nah man, Brady is way better than Manning and that’s a fact.

[@Kronic_Impulse]

Peyton is the real 🐐

[@arkevo0430]

Ssu Plays no u ain’t bro stfu

[@officialtristanrangel2185]

Kronic Impulse 6>2, Peyton was the LeBron of the nfl

[@jacksonbriles4816]

Sad moment but I’m still a colts fans. It seems as if we have been cursed ever since this move tho. “The Manning curse”

[@kevinrobinson6601]

Just felt wrong seeing him in a Bronco's uniform. I'm glad he got another ring with them though!

[@808mitch]

He actually accomplished more within that short span of time with the Broncos than he did with all those years with the Colts

[@ethansprague2005]

I'm glad my team got peyton manning

[@Kronic_Impulse]

Mitchell Cummins this is the dumbest thing I’ve read all day lmao no he didn’t he accomplished a lot with Denver but to say he accomplished more in 4 years with Denver than he did in 13 years with Indy is dumb you must be a Denver fan to say something that stupid 😂😂

[@808mitch]

Kronic Impulse Kronic Impulse Actually I’m not a Denver fan so right off the bat you just proved that you’re a moron. And since you wanna run your trap without any facts I’ll lay some out for you. In the 4 years with the Broncos, Manning went to 2 Super Bowls where he won 1 of them. He also won another MVP, had his greatest season with the Broncos where he threw 55 tds, broke some more records, beat Tom Brady twice in the AFC Championship to go to those Super Bowls. He did all of this after people said he couldn’t comeback after that massive next surgery. So little boy, next time you wanna go off someone’s comment, make sure you bring some facts with you.

[@Kronic_Impulse]

Mitchell Cummins Manning went to 2 SB’s and won 1 with Indy too ya moron lol and he has 4 MVP’s with Indy as well along with 12 pro bowls with the Colts and he’s broken a ton of records with them as well I’m not denying that he didn’t accomplish anything with Denver like I said before he did accomplish many things with Denver however he’s definitely accomplished MORE with Indy you’re so stupid it’s not even funny but go ahead you keep thinking that he accomplished more with Denver I mean you’re only embarrassing yourself which is hilarious and you’re showing everyone on here how much of an idiot you are

[@doyourownresearch2789]

It was truly over his injury and his body couldn't take it. I remember that's why he left this was more of a PR thing but I think something similar is happening with Antonio Brown I think alot about last but they way Payton left was a the good way where as Antonio wasn't good.

[@DecayUNCUT]

If the Colts had only gotten Payten a defense.

[@broncosstampede494]

And This Was The Day The Indianapolis Colts Peyton Manning Died...And The New Denver Broncos Peyton Manning Was Born...Fun Fact Since This Day Peyton Has Never Shown Up In Indianapolis And Will Never Come Back To Indy Ever Again, For The Past 10 Years Peyton Manning Has Lived In Denver Colorado And Has Never Came Anywhere Near Indy!

[@stepraz6194]

Was it " suck for Luck " season ?

[@jeremiahsalvadorjuarez553]

yep

[@joeykelly5642]

This is why I will always hate the Colts. They did him wrong

[@ChristopherRMcClain]

this is no easier today, actually it is harder after what luck did

[@muhfux]

And the colts never did shit afterwards 🤣

[@Z64sports]

Did the Colts ever even have a big logo blue helmet?

[@frednunez-vx7qt]

Hey folks , a racist hispanic and cowboy fan here and Democrat to the bone, anyhow ,i cried like a sissy when i watche this, and im 65 yrs old.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

Irsay made huge mistakes but this one was the worst of all time. A qb for the ages that wanted nothing more than to retire and play for one team and one team only.... but for Bill Billachick , he would have 2 to 3 superbowls and maybe more. And if not for Irsay, the Colts would have had at least 2 superbowls not 1 by keeping Manning. Now they have Andrew Luck who hasn't come close to a super bowl and won't as long as Brady and Billicheck still have a pulse,,, because bill billacheck hates Indianapolis, despises Jim Irsay, and has true disdain for anything and everything related to Indy. Luck gets destroyed by Bill Billichik , just look at every single game Luck has been against them, all embarrassing losses. Luck can't win the big game (AFC Champ), he gets demoralized and destroyed. Again, as long as BB and Brady are around,,,Indy has no hope. The Colts also have terrible D and the absolute pounding every single time the Patriots play the Colts is coaching strategy more than it is players. Chuck Pagano was one of the worst coaches of modern day NFL football that you will EVER see. He was absolutely out-witted every single time but sometimes andrew luck overcame his stupidity and got him the wins that otherwise aren't deserved.

[@luiscervantes3050]

mahomes almost tied the record for most TD passes in a season that still belongs to manning 55🔥

[@Yeomannn]

How on Earth do you let Peyton Manning go.

[@ihonestlydontevenknow4359]

because cokehead irsay is a certified dumbass

[@letsgobroncos4143]

It was terrible when he retired

[@michaeljbeach]

Yeah, I cant watch this whole video. Lasted 2 min

[@benancona3242]

It's extremely unlikely that he would have won another ring with the Colts so everything worked out in the end. Colts got Luck and he got a ring.

[@rodgerthat6287]

Ben Ancona Luck didn’t get a ring

[@Kronic_Impulse]

RodgerThat okay and? Luck still has plenty of time and the Colts are only getting better Luck will get a few with Indy just watch

[@blurb1716]

@@Kronic_Impulse this aged poorly

[@DaRedeyeJedi808]

Payton Wanted a OLine and another S.P. anyways and Indianapolis wasn't gonna do it for that run.......

[@pizzaman-ct5ld]

Sad

[@mariowens]

👀

[@RGsmokinthathunnitHMNdawgpound]

let be honest if he was drafted by the chargers his ass would have been a bust thats why his father doesn't want the chargers to drafted eli cause they see what happen to ryan leaf

[@dantheman5745]

The Chargers weren't what was wrong with Ryan Leaf. Ryan Leaf was what was wrong with Ryan Leaf. Archie's reasons for not wanting Eli to go the the Chargers organization had nothing to do with Ryan Leaf.

[@RGsmokinthathunnitHMNdawgpound]

@@dantheman5745 what is it then?

[@joshds123_3]

@@RGsmokinthathunnitHMNdawgpound Likely the whole Brees situation. Brees doesn't leave San Diego until after the 05 season and I can understand why he wouldn't want his son trying to compete for the starting job as the 1st overall pick

[@RGsmokinthathunnitHMNdawgpound]

@@joshds123_3 yeah and that also

[@zanerafer4314]

4

[@notespi4335]

Guys Peyton didn't even bother a one-day contract to retire a colt

[@john_mark4127]

Love Luck but this shouldn't have happened

[@cosmic_regret_nahimjk1063]

Omg first

I love Cheaters. Sports Cheaters.

[@letsgobroncos4143]

No goat!