Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning drops back to pass behind ...

Photo by Associated Press | published: December 26, 2012

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning drops back to pass behind the blocking by running back Jacob Hester during Sunday’s game against Cleveland. In a season besmirked by tragedies and scandals, 2012 also will be known as The Year of the Comeback in the NFL, with some of the game’s greats — including Manning — not only regaining their old form, but somehow surpassing it.