With fans not allowed to attend training camp practices this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Denver Broncos have been providing live look-ins at practice each day with Hall of Fame safety Steve Atwater serving as a commentator.
Atwater was joined by former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning for Friday’s “Inside Training Camp Live” show that aired on the team’s social media channels. Manning’s complete conversation with Atwater can be viewed in the above video or on the Broncos’ YouTube page.
Manning had great things to say about second-year quarterback Drew Lock and he provided several interesting nuggets during the broadcast.
One piece of advice that Manning gave about avoiding pressure could come in handy for aspiring young quarterbacks.
“Quarterbacks should never look at the defensive line,” Manning explained. “You should never have your eyes at the defensive line. You should have your eyes downfield the whole time and feel the defensive line. Kind of a sixth sense if you will. That’s a good thing for a quarterback to work on.”
Manning said Lock does a good job keeping his eyes downfield, which helps him avoid pressure and keep plays alive to try to find open receivers.
Manning will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. He will likely join Atwater for next year’s Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.
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