New York Giants

Eli Manning once ran the 40-yard dash with a helmet on

Published Jul. 13, 2015 10:44 a.m. ET

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Peyton Manning wants you to know that when it comes to playing the quarterback position--speed is overrated. Everyone knows that he and his brother, Eli Manning, are two of the NFL's slowest starting quarterbacks. At the Manning Passing Academy, Peyton offered up a funny anecdote about Eli's speed to help show the youth an important lesson.

"I remember Eli was a 7th-grader at the camp, the youngest kid at the camp. He's the only guy who ran his 40 wearing his helmet. I don't know why he had his helmet on. I remember he ran a 6.2, (that) was the time that I heard -- a humbling moment for Eli.

"My point was it doesn't matter if you're slow or not strong as an 8th grader or a 9thgrader. Go to work at it. If you can't get real fast (then) jump a lot of rope and get good feet."

Since joining the NFL in 2004, Eli has never rushed for more than 80 yards in a single season. He has also won two Super Bowl MVP awards.

(h/t Nola)

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