‘Manuel already has formed a bond with Kelly, who texted him words of encouragement during the week and was there to share a hug in the locker room after the victory. Manuel also hugged his coach and his father. Eric Manuel Sr. has followed his career since he was a six-year-old PeeWee League player. Through high school, through Florida State, to the NFL, his pops hasn’t missed a game. And what made this one even more special was that it occurred on his father’s birthday.’