Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Zane Beadles thanks Peyton Manning

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles played with Peyton Manning for two seasons in Denver, so he did take a moment on Sunday night to send Manning a congratulatory text message after Manning broke Brett Favre's record for most touchdown passes in NFL history.

Not only is Beadles glad he got to spend time as Manning's teammate, he's also grateful because he says Manning helped his career.

"I learned so much playing with him and playing in Denver as far as how to approach teams and how to attack defenses, and just learned a lot about football in general and watching him work and prepare and things like that," Beadles said. "He epitomizes what it means to be a pro. Like I said, ultimate respect and very happy for him."

Beadles said that Manning's preparation level is every bit as intense as advertised and he benefited from playing with a quarterback like that.

"I had a great experience there and a great time there and I think playing with him made me a better player, so I appreciate that," Beadles said.

 

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