But that same season he was named comeback player of the year and was the seventh-highest rated QB (Flacco was 14th).

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Coming off multiple neck operations, Manning threw for 4, 659 yards and 37 touchdowns last season and was the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

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And as fate allowed Mr. Vick to ascend from 3rd string QB to starter during the 2010 season, he turned the league on its head by turning in a near-MVP season worthy of Comeback Player of the Year accolades.

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