49ers Players React to Peyton Manning's Retirement

Mar 07, 2016 at 03:52 AM

San Francisco 49ers Staff

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The football world will miss No. 18. Two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Peyton Manning announced his retirement on Monday, leaving behind him a Hall-of-Fame résumé and a legacy that will not soon be forgotten.

Manning played against the San Francisco 49ers five times in the regular season. He posted a 3-2 record with 1,521 passing yards and nine touchdowns.

Members of the 49ers took to Twitter and shared their respect for Manning.

Blessed to go against one of the best of all time Peyton Manning. Just hook me up with some @PapaJohns lol. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/azl14NN7AP
— Navorro Bowman (@NBowman53) March 7, 2016

Congratulations on an amazing career Peyton. #Blessed #PeytonManning pic.twitter.com/JHUanucSJa
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) March 6, 2016

Still feel like a little kid when I think about being on the opposite sideline of Peyton Manning — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) March 7, 2016

When I talk to Peyton I still have to try and be cool and not a fan ....going to miss watching him play — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) March 7, 2016

Salute to one of the greatest! Was a pleasure to be on the same sideline as u & play against! #Legend #PeytonManning pic.twitter.com/ofroIxuNS4
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) March 7, 2016

Don't think anyone can love football and not have a tremendous amount of respect for Peyton Manning. Congrats! #TheSheriff
— Dylan Thompson (@DylanPThompson) March 7, 2016

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