As Peyton Manning gave his tearful farewell speech Monday afternoon, dozens of former teammates and even opponents across the NFL took to social media to express their gratitude. Here are some of the best:
I always dreamt about playing w/a QB like Peyton. Even though it was brief, it was an honor. #ThankYouPeyton pic.twitter.com/qn1ABfZSZd
— Vernon Davis (@VernonDavis85) March 7, 2016
P money, it was much better beside u than against u bro. Humbly honored. #WorldChampion #ManningMonday #Sheriff pic.twitter.com/pvVv2z23Fn
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) March 7, 2016
To Mr. Manning pic.twitter.com/R106WnpHGY
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) March 7, 2016
Congrats to Peyton on an amazing career! I still remember suiting up for my 1st NFL game & being locker neighbors w/ 18 & him encouraging me
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) March 7, 2016
Thanks Peyton #GOAT #OneOfTheBestOfAllTime
— Captain Munnerlyn (@captain_41) March 7, 2016
He also drew praise from athletes outside the NFL:
Congrats to Peyton Manning & his remarkable career. He is truly the definition of greatness. Thank you for being an example of excellence.
— Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) March 7, 2016
Even the man on the losing end of Manning's final Super Bowl win had a few nice words for the retiring quarterback.
But what's being one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time without having a few (humorous) haters?
Look Peyton is a hall of fame qb who couldn't play dead in a western last year but career over all is astonishing but last year was
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) March 7, 2016