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Bruce Arians shares what sets Tom Brady, Peyton Manning apart

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 2/4/21

Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are two of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, and Bruce Arians has had the pleasure of coaching both men. He has also worked with other top quarterbacks, such as Ben Roethlisberger, Andrew Luck and Carson Palmer.

So what sets Brady and Manning apart from other quarterbacks? The two have physical talent, but Arians thinks it’s something else that stands out.

Arians said on Wednesday that Brady and Manning distance themselves from the crowd when it comes to preparation.

Interesting quote from Bruce Arians, contrasting the preparation of QBs he’s coached like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady with Ben Roethlisberger pic.twitter.com/DqwiGZhqYf

— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) February 3, 2021

Arians wasn’t trying to slight the other quarterbacks with whom he has worked but share the difference. He praised both Roethlisberger and Luck as part of his comments.

Both Brady and Manning have long been lauded for their preparation and knowledge. Arians recognized how well-prepared Brady was even before the season began. And Manning? This photo of Manning tells you all you need to know about his work ethic.

Great preparation by both quarterbacks helped propel them to the top of the game. And Brady is still going strong even at 43.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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