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Be The GM: Williams Vs. Manning
Authored by Andrew Perna - 26th August, 2009 - 9:43 am
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This is one of the most intriguing matchups we've featured thus far, as the Texans drafted Mario Williams with stopping Peyton Manning in mind.

Houston made Williams the first overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, which at the time was a pretty controversial decision. Vince Young and Reggie Bush were the sexier picks, but Williams has arguably become the best professional of the three.

Williams hasn't had much success stopping Manning, but not many have.

Why Williams Is A Franchise Player

Williams has blossomed into an elite pass rusher, quickly eclipsing Reggie Bush and Vince Young in terms of success. He is incredibly athletic and often reminds me of a banging NBA power forward.

He has worked on his proficiency against the run as well, and showed great improvement during the 2008 season. I hate to continue the comparisons with Bush and Young, vastly different players (obviously), but Williams hasn't had the physical health issues of the Saints running back or the mental health issues of the Titans quarterback.

The defensive end already has 30.5 sacks in his career, including a combined total of 26 in the last two years.

Why Manning Is A Franchise Player

In a few decades, you'll be able to tell your kids (or grand kids) that you had the pleasure of watching Peyton Manning play perhaps the best football we've ever seen from a quarterback.

He's had many a record-setting season, but his efforts in 2008 were especially impressive. The numbers weren't eye-popping, but he was able to lead the Colts to yet another playoff appearance after offseason surgery, problems on the offensive line and the regression of good buddy Marvin Harrison.

Only three players have more touchdown passes in NFL history, and he'll likely pass Fran Tarkenton for third place in the first half of the 2009 season. With Brett Favre lingering longer than expected, it's becoming more and more unlikely that Peyton will finish at the top of the TD list, but his passer rating is much better and ranks second all-time.


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