'It’s pretty rare to see a first-round quarterback benched as definitively as Manuel was, so it’s understandable that he had a fairly difficult time dealing with it, especially given that he was still only 24 years old at the time. A few years removed from the decision, Manuel appears to have gained some perspective on it, and that’s pretty healthy. He’s certainly kept rolling, to use his phrasing, and he’s still in the league as a backup. Maybe he’ll get another opportunity at some point.'