no. those metal rods are wifi receivers that interact with a modified electrical football which also has wifi. the messages in his brain communicate with the wifi connector in his neck which then send the message to the ball, and the ball moves accordingly to where Manning wants it. but otherwise NO!
He had neck surgery
Peyton Manning does not have any rods in his neck from his surgery. Peyton Manning had a special procedure done where "God Like" muscle tissue and radar transmitting computer chips where implanted. He now has the ablility to view the gird iron in T-1000 like fashion..
Peyton Manning is out for the season due to neck surgery he had during his off season after the 2010-2011 season. Peyton was expected to be ready for the 2011-2012 season but will be out the whole season.
Dr. Richard Fessler at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
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14 seasons. He was drafted by the Colts in 1998 and played there 1998-2010; he missed 2011 due to neck surgery.
His mom can be seen on the ESPN commercials with the whole Manning family she stays active in charity work in the New Orleans community.
yes he injured his neck
Yes. Manning will miss the beginning of 2011 training camp with a neck injury.
Peyton Manning was a member of the Indianapolis Colts for 14 seasons (1998-2011). He did not play in his final year, due to a neck injury.