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Turn out the lights, the party is over. At least that is the song of the day for one divisional rival, Broncos QB Peyton Manning. I know we have already had several articles covering the end of days for Peyton Manning but here is another because it is just that big of a deal. Also, this is Rival Report after all and Peyton Manning's retirement is bar none the biggest story from the rivals of the Raiders today.
Peyton Manning leaves this league forever changed due to the way that he was able to take charge on the field. He will have numerous records under his belt now that his stats are completely said and done including two big ones with the most yards ever thrown for and most touchdowns as well. He leaves tied for most wins ever for an NFL QB as well after tying Brett Favre at 186 wins with the Super Bowl 50 victory.
In the end, Peyton Manning left his mark on this league more so than just about any QB in the modern era. The way that he was able to be a coach on the field has enabled signal callers from all over the 32 teams to have far more input and say in the offenses they run. Peyton Manning wasn't the first player to have such control of an offense, but for the modern era it was an anomaly that has now become much more of the norm.
Despite several stories cropping up now questioning his integrity, for most of his career the integrity he showed on and off the field was almost unattackable. He leaves this game as the best regular season quarterback of all time, and despite his struggles in the post season he still has two super bowl rings to go with his regular season success.
He is leaving as arguably the best QB ever for some, and in the conversation for that title for most of us. I can't call him the best ever, but he certainly belongs in the conversation anyway. Kudos to Peyton for a terrific career and I for one will be very excited not to have to see our Raiders face off against him anymore on the field.
Breaking News: Peyton Manning to announce his retirement on Monday - Mile High Report
Manning is going out on top.
Peyton Manning's NFL goodbye a must-see event for football world - Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN
Peyton Manning's former teammates and coaches from the Broncos and Colts are expected to attend his retirement announcement on Monday.
Other stories from around the AFC West
Denver Broncos
Report: Houston Texans expected to call Brock Osweiler's agent today - Mile High Report
The legal tampering period begins this morning and the first player the Houston Texans want to start a conversation with is Brock Osweiler.
Brandon Marshall, others to receive free agent tenders, per report - Mile High Report
According to Trey Wingo from ESPN, the Denver Broncos will be dropping a 2nd round tender on inside linebacker Brandon Marshall.
San Diego Chargers
How much salary cap space do the San Diego Chargers have? - Bolts From The Blue
NFL free agency essentially starts tomorrow, so it's time to look at how much money the San Diego Chargers will have to spend.
San Diego Chargers Free Agents Targets: Offense - Bolts From The Blue
With NFL Free Agency just around the corner, it's time to give you the low-down on which free agents the San Diego Chargers should be targeting to help improve their offense in 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs free agency updates: Where we stand with Sean Smith, Tamba Hali and others on Monday - Arrowhead Pride
Updating where the Chiefs stand with every free agent so far.
Kansas City Chiefs team needs don't match up with free agency strengths but that's OK - Arrowhead Pride
Not very well. Cornerback and defensive line are week in free agency this year.
Other stories from around the NFL
What is the NFL's legal tampering period for free agents and how does it work? - SBNation.com
The NFL allows a two-day period for teams to negotiate deals with impending free agents before the new league year officially begins on Wednesday.
LA Rams RB Tre Mason Arrested On Marijuana Possession In Miami, Taken To Hospital - Turf Show Times
#yikes
NFL about to celebrate New Year: 7 things that will happen this week
A busy week as free agency starts and draft candidates hold their pro day workouts.
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