Current Denver Broncos and former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has struck the first blow of NFL training camp by calling Peyton Manning a "better leader" than Ben Roethlisberger.
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Sanders was interviewed by Denver's 104.3 The Fan and the conversation evolved into whom is the better of the two Super Bowl winning quarterbacks. Naturally, Sanders took the guy who is throwing to him for the near future.
“I feel like Peyton is a far better leader, in terms of staying after practice, catching balls, wanting guys to get on the same page with him, things of that sort,” Sanders told The Fan (via ProFootballTalk). “This is the first time that I’ve had a quarterback that every single day after practice — no matter what his accolades, NFL MVP, Super Bowl ring — he keeps guys like me and [rookie receiver Cody] Latimer after practice. . . . He’s not one of those guys you’ve got to chase down. He’s going to be right in the same spot, ready to work, every single day. I just feel like that’s a difference from a mental standpoint.”
As much as Sanders praised Manning, he admitted he still respects Big Ben and that he will never forget his time in Pittsburgh.
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“I’ve got so much love for Ben,” Sanders said. “At the same time, I’m not going to lie. I’m happy to be part of this organization and happy that Peyton is my quarterback.”
Sanders left the Steelers during free agency after spending his entire four year career with Pittsburgh. Sanders broke out in 2013 with 67 receptions for 740 yards and six touchdowns and is expected to fill the void left by Eric Decker in the high-flying Broncos offense.
[SI.com]
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