Tom Brady's reflections on his rivalry with Peyton Manning highlight the intense competition that shaped his career. The matchups between Brady's Patriots and Manning's Colts were significant events in the NFL, characterized by high stakes and fierce battles. Although Brady secured more Super Bowl victories, Manning significantly impacted Brady's career, presenting challenges during playoffs. Brady emphasized the importance of viewing rivals as enemies to boost focus and determination in pursuit of victory. He acknowledged Manning as a source of inspiration that drove him to perform at his best.
"It takes everything you have to beat a true rival. When the stakes are really high, when you have to destroy them and bury them under the goalposts to guarantee victory, it's that much harder to summon that extra level of strength, focus and will, if you think of the guys on the other team as your friends... But when you see them as your enemy, it puts you in a frame of mind to fully defend, by any means necessary, what you are trying to achieve."
"Peyton Manning was a gift to my NFL career. I maybe didn't fully know it at the time, but I needed someone to look up to, who inspired me to be better, and who gave me a target to aim for."
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