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ESPN Analyst: Peyton Manning Wasn't a 'Generational Talent'

Ryan Clark argues Brady, Brees, and Manning lacked raw 'generational talent' despite record-setting careers, sparking debate on talent versus greatness definitions.

  • On Thursday, Ryan Clark told ESPN's 'First Take' he doesn't consider Tom Brady, Drew Brees, or Peyton Manning to be generational talents.
  • Clark argued the distinction between raw talent and career greatness, noting Tom Brady and Drew Brees were not generational prospects out of college due to their draft status.
  • On air, Clark listed specific quarterbacks he views as generational, saying, `I think John Elway was a generational talent` and naming Patrick Mahomes and Andrew Luck as others.
  • Following the broadcast, Clark's comments sparked immediate online mockery as the New Orleans Saints' social media account quote-tweeted his clip with two screenshots showing Brady, Brees and Manning's top-three career passing stats.
  • The comments came amid debate over Texas QB Arch Manning's early performance, with Clark recently expanding his views on his podcast and critics citing Tom Brady's intangibles and long NFL resume as counterarguments.
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Sportskeeda broke the news in on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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