Photos: Peyton Manning makes John Elway look normal size

Peyton Manning seems like a normal-size human being on TV. But in person, it's clear that he's a giant -- someone who even looks down on a man as big as John Elway. Look below to see lotsa different angles on Manning and company from yesterday's Broncos' press conference in...

By Michael Roberts

March 21, 2012

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Peyton Manning seems like a normal-size human being on TV. But in person, it's clear that he's a giant -- someone who even looks down on a man as big as John Elway.

Look below to see lotsa different angles on Manning and company from yesterday's Broncos' press conference in photos by Westword's Brandon Marshall (not that Brandon Marshall).

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See the complete Manning press conference slide show here: "Peyton Manning signs with the Broncos."

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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