Yikes, Manning is a 5 time MVP. Threw 55 TD passes one season. (A record)Was face of the league for a decade.Ed Reed who’s arguably the greatest safety of all time said Peyton was his most difficult matchup. There’s only a few players in the history of the league you’d take over Peyton.
MVP is a popularity contest evidenced by a Lamar record season in yards and rushing(a record). But he didn't win. Payton once had a great year and Ed reed isn't the case you think it is. You said nothing about his int problems or middle of the pack passer rating. You'd take him. Speak for yourself.
I would take the 15 people ahead of him in, you know...doing the job. I also think it's important to play well in big games. More interceptions than touchdowns in the biggest game? Good thing it's a team sport. He would have zero Superbowls. It's subjective. You love him clearly. I don't have to. ✌🏾