The ideal mechanical advantage (IMA) - ignoring internal friction - of a lever depends on the ratio of the length of the lever arm where the force is applied divided by the length of the lever are that lifts the load. The IMA of a lever can be less than or greater than 1 depending on the class of the lever.
So, does Peyton Manning, one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, possess the ideal combination? According to Manningâs profile page, he is listed as 6-foot-5, 230 pounds. Manning, notoriously grew up in a football family led by his father Archie and his younger brother Eli. He has always had a big frame to him, and was groomed to be a quarterback since the day he was born.
Peyton's play in December and during the home playoff loss to Indianapolis equaled one of the worst stretches in his legendary career. Now, Manning still posted 4,727 passing yards and 39 touchdowns in 2014. He had a fine year.But, on the whole, it wasn't vintage Peyton. I envision the same -- and quite possibly worse, considering the players Denver lost in free agency -- in 2015.By this time next year, Manning will be 40 years old.eyton Manning, Denver Broncos. You have to believe that the all-time great will call it a career following the 2015 campaign. After injuries marred the last few months of his 2014 season, Manning paused before announcing he was returning for another year.