Look full disclosure, I'm an Eagles fan still smarting from Sunday. Kurt Warner had one hell of a game, the entire Cardinals team did. They're a rock solid team that's on the top of their game and they flat out beat the Eagles. No two ways about that.
Kurt Warner is a very good QB, I won't take that away from the guy. He's a great story who's had some sensational seasons. I'd definitely support him as MVP this season.
But how can you possibly compare what these two have accomplished since they came into the league in 1998?
Peyton's started 16 games all 11 seasons, Warner's done that just three times.
Manning has won double digit games in seven straight seasons. Warner has won just over 50 games.
Yardage, TDs, none of that is even close.
Unfortunately from 2002-2006 Warner was pretty bad. A nice run in one post season here isn't enough to erase those five seasons.
Warner, again, is a nice player, but he's no Peyton Manning, not by a long shot.
From 2002 to 2006 Warner suffered a whole series of injuries, including to his throwing hand where he could not grip the ball well. He was healthy in 2007, and it showed. He was healthy this season, and he just SCORCHED 3 quality playoff teams in a row.
Manning has been to one Superbowl IIRC.....this is Kurt's THIRD one......one he won, one he barely won, and now this one, which I believe he will win....
Marino..Kelly...Tarkington....marvelous stats but Superbowl wins?.....nada....