Peyton and Ryan

Twenty years ago today, Peyton Manning was the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He changed their franchise forever.

There was great debate whether to select Ryan Leaf. Both players were an easy choice.

Manning had a Hall of Fame career with a Super Bowl ring.

Leaf's career was a disaster after being picked 2nd overall by the Chargers. He was out of the league after 2002 with stops in Tampa Bay, Dallas and Seattle. His legal issues ended him in jail.

This is so similar to what is going on now with the worshipping of the quarterbacks of the 2018 NFL Draft.

These players will all have unique careers. Some will be better than others. There will be a disappointments.