4: Super Bowl Berths
As stated earlier, Super Bowl 50 will be Manning’s fourth — and presumably final — appearance in the big game. Whether he puts the second title on his résumé or watches Newton celebrate (in fairness, he’ll likely see Cam celebrate at some point regardless), Manning has already put together an unbelievable career.
Of course, Manning’s perception has plenty to gain (or lose). While it’s still impressive that he made it to four Super Bowls, he carries a less-than-favorable reputation for not showing up with transcendent performances in the playoffs. Will he retire having lost three out of four Super Bowls?