Outside of Richard Sherman's rant, the weather is the biggest headline heading into the Super Bowl in just under two weeks. The NFL's decision to have the game outdoors has certainly brought on some heavy opinions as New York in February can easily bring snow or rain and cold temperatures. Peyton Manning is confident that practicing outside in the Denver cold gives the Broncos an edge.
Manning spent a majority of his career playing under a dome in Indianapolis, so the switch to Denver was certainly an adjustment, However, practicing in 9-degree weather before an outdoor Super Bowl might be just what he needs to get past the Seattle Seahawks to win another ring.
"Anytime you can have...a situation that you can simulate during practice that might be in a game, that's always a good thing," Manning said, via Indystar.com.
Earlier in the season, many of Manning's critics questioned whether or not the quarterback could play in the cold weather. He certainly proved them wrong putting up record numbers throughout the regular season in passing yards and touchdowns.
"Whoever wrote that narrative can shove that one where the sun don't shine," Manning said after a win over the Tennessee Titans (via Denver Post). "I felt pretty good out there today. I mean, I wasn't trying to answer (the criticism), because I didn't give it any validation in the first place. We had a good plan, and ... guys caught the ball well."
Very familiar with the weather at MetLife Stadium is something Manning's brother Eli is certainly used to. The New York Giants quarterback has been offering Peyton tips leading up to the big game. He does not believe the weather will play a large part in the game considering both teams play and practice outdoors.
"I don't think this hurts or helps either team," he said. "Peyton has been in Denver this year and played outside in a lot of cold games. I think obviously if it were to snow or be very windy, it could be a disadvantage to the Broncos, just because how much they like to throw the ball, compared to Seattle and their running game. For the most part, it's really going to be the best team that is going to win, whoever plays the best football that day. It's going to come down to that and execution. The weather isn't going to decide the game."
