Opposing quarterbacks for Denver and the Panthers represent,in Manning, the end of one generation and, or in Newton,the beginning of anotherThe NFL could not have scripted a better set-up for its 50th Super Bowl. Peyton Manning versus Cam Newton, the musty hand against the young gun. The leagues most marketable player of the past decade playing what might be his final game against a man who is on course to succeed him in that role.
Quarterbacks of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers, and respectively,Manning and Newton have each been cast as the face of a generation. One is 39 years musty and has been recognised as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player five times. The other is 26 and expected to win that award for the first time this year.
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Source: theguardian.com