One NFL legend every team wishes they could bring back in 2021

By Randy Gurzi | Jun 21, 2021

Minnesota Viking Randy Moss (R) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Daunte Culpepper before Buccaneer Ronde Barber (L) in the second quarter 29 October 2000 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. AFP PHOTO/Peter MUHLY (Photo by PETER MUHLY / AFP) (Photo by PETER MUHLY/AFP via Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 08: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass against the New York Jets during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 8, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Jets won 17-16. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Indianapolis Colts: Peyton Manning, Quarterback

Philip Rivers spent just one season as the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts but the bolo tie-wearing gun-slinger seemed like a perfect fit. He even led them to the playoffs but decided after the season it was time to go home and spend time with his family.

With him out, the Colts brought in Carson Wentz which could also pay off for them. Wentz played at an MVP level in 2017 when Frank Reich was his offensive coordinator and now the two are back together with Reich serving as the head coach.

There’s legitimate hope for Wentz to return to form this season but we can’t guarantee he will. If we could, then maybe bringing back Marvin Harrison would be the right move since they would have a quarterback playing as well as anyone else working with one of the best wideouts to ever play the game.

But since we aren’t sure Wentz will look like the player we once saw on the field, then we have to go with a different player, Peyton Manning. Easily the most recognizable player Indianapolis has ever had (heck, he might be the most recognizable the NFL has ever had thanks to his ability to make people laugh in every commercial he stars in), Manning would be a great addition to this Colts team.

Manning was one of the players who ushered in this new pass-happy era of football and if he were in Indy now, he would make all the receivers around him better. And given the fact that they have a strong defense, he would easily lead them to the AFC South title and possibly much more.

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