"Game has been under attack" - Peyton Manning tells Pat McAfee how football is under massive threat

While the game of football has been viewed a little differently since he was on the field, Peyton Manning pointed out on the The Pat McAfee Show that the game has been under attack.

There has always been a concern about the safety of the players in the game. In 2020, the defenseless player protection protection was enlarged to include punt returner.

Also, the use of helmets for bull rush and blocks has been regulated. If a player lowers his head in a way that makes his helmet come in contact with an opponent, it will cost his team 15 yards.

These are just a couple of examples of how the game has evolved. Speaking on the changing nature of football, Manning said:

"I mean, the game has been under attack for a number of years now. And I think Commissioner Goodell and the league are trying to do the right things to make the game safer, make it better, trying to encourage youth football participation.

"I did a little PSA for the NFL, talking about encouraging youth football participation, flag, tackle, boys, girls, because it is fun. And I'm not sure I looked very good in this commercial there. The kids are basically making fun of me the entire time, but I was a good sport about it."

Manning added that football can still be valuable as it teaches important lessons.

"But look, it's a great game. If you know it, Pat, I'm a staunch defender of it. It teaches valuable lessons. It's the ultimate team game. So the more people that can play it, and experience it, is important to me. And I do agree. Ray and a number of guys have taken this sort of leadership role in trying to grow the game and they tried to protect it as well."

Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks and players of all time. He's won Super Bowls with multiple teams, is in the top-five in almost every major quarterback category, and has had one of the biggest impacts on the sport.

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Peyton Manning and Pat McAfee will simulcast six college football games together

Peyton Manning in action

While on The Pat McAfee Show, Peyton Manning dropped the news that he and McAfee will be simulcasting six college games together this season. The two have partnered up with Omaha Productions but the games are yet to be determined.

McAfee tweeted:

"We have officially agreed alongside @OmahaProd to simulcast SIX BIG A** COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES this season. LET'S CELEBRATE PEYTON #PMSLive."

Last season, Peyton and his brother Eli started the ManningCast which aired on ESPN for Monday Night Football. McAfee will have the same system for college football games this year on Saturdays with special guests.

Many are looking forward to the simulcast as it features two great sports personalities in Manning and McAfee.

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