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| Tom Brady and Jay-Z are synonymous with success. |
Let’s be serious, Tony Romo and Drake are big ‘ol pussies. Romo always gets caught up in his offseason lady friends and Drake can’t get over that questionable Nicky Minaj. Yet, both can make you jump out of your seats with an anthem or a big play. Drake, known too often for his slow jams, does have the ability to produce a few lyrically dynamic songs, albeit mostly thanks to Lil’ Wayne. Romo also has compiled some lofty stats in individual games, and as much as you want to write him off, he keeps coming back with 300+ yard, 3 TD games. I hate the fact that I like Drake, and I hate the fact I hate Tony Romo, but the two of them are too soft and underachieving not to be the true comparison.
Tom Brady-Jay-Z
Brady runs the QB game like HOV runs the rap game. They do it from afar and try to stay out of the “beef” limelight. Brady doesn’t say much at his press conferences and Jay-Z has attempted to stay away from verbal altercations with his “inferiors.” Jay-Z is by far the wealthiest hip-hop artist and Tom Brady has the most championships out of any of his active counterparts. As much as you could hate their guts, they both sit alone at the top in terms of money and championships. What I like about Jay-Z, I hate in Tom Brady. They usually keep their mouths shut, but if you bark at ‘em long enough they’re going to bite back(Lookin’ at you 50 Cent) and you (entire Jets defense).
Eli Manning-Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi raps all too often about something Eli Manning has probably never done in his life, smoking marijuana. But the two of them are similar in how soft they look and sometimes act. Yet, both are far from it. Kid Cudi isn’t as soft or emotional as he usually seems, and Eli Manning is way tougher than his boyish exterior reveals. Their stats won’t overwhelm you and while you’ve been off jamming to Lil Wayne and Kanye West, they’ve quietly been amassing some solid career stats. Both of them are in the prime of their careers, and while Kid Cudi is somewhere tripping his balls off recording his next album, Eli is putting up his most superior season.
Michael Vick-Lil’ Wayne
Think about it, Michael Vick does whatever on the field(and for a while off the field) he wants and gets away with it. Weezy is the exact same. Back in the day you’d watch Vick run around and make ridiculous low percentage plays, and you’d be like “Wow that was amazing” when it was really a terrible decision. Some of Wayne’s lyrics are the same way; he’ll just spit some wild rhyme and cackle a few times and you’ll be like “Holy shit how did he think of that.” The two of them both spent their time in jail and now have come out more refined than ever. Weezy is now taking on the role of producer for Drake and the rest of Young Money and Michael Vick has transformed into a bonafide passing QB.
Peyton Manning-Nas
This might be my biggest stretch here. But I liken Manning to Nas in how methodical their careers have been. #18 has been known for being his own offensive coordinator while Nas sits up day and night thinking of the most intelligent raps and rhymes. Everything Manning does on the field is well thought out, as is every single one of Nas’s verses. Both of them have had great success in their career, but have never been able to consistently produce at a championship level. Think phenomenal people without championship pedigrees and you’ve got Manning and Nasir Jones.
Drew Brees-Jadakiss
Jadakiss might be the best lyrical rapper out there today, while Drew Brees is probably the best pure passer of his day. Everyone in the game respects the hell out of Brees as they do Jadakiss, and both are viciously loyal to those around them. Drew is a consummate team player and I’m still not sure Jada has left the hood and still reps the LOX like it’s 1999. Neither of them get enough credit because they haven’t won a championship or produce that mind-blowing album. But each have been so consistently great throughout their careers, it’s hard to deny them.
Aaron Rodgers-Juelz Santana
I might be stretching here as well, but Santana and Rodgers are equals in the fact that they’ve had instant success in their careers. Juelz exploded into the rap game with “Oh Yes” and “There It Go(aka the Whistle Song)” and Rodgers won a Super Bowl in only his 3rd season. They also are prolific at what they do, albeit Rodgers gets more credit than Santana does. The two of them also play and rap with a bit of swagger, but they never lose sight of their goal: being the best.
Ben Roethlisberger-Kanye West
This is my most comical comparison. It is fair to say that these two are the most hated in each of their respective positions. Kanye West literally can’t stop talking about himself in all his verses, while Ben Roethlisberger thinks the world revolves around him and that it’s ok riding motorcycles into cars and raping women. As much as you want to hate these guys, they are damn good at what they do. Despite all the heat he’s gotten for “stepping on stage in a speedo and still be looked at like a fuckin’ hero,” Kanye West makes jam after jam. It’s just what he does. Roethlisberger is a bonafide winner, simple as that. He’s never missed the playoffs, made three Super Bowls and won two of them. They both just let the haters hate and they keep on winning.
Matt Ryan-Talib Kweli
The guys no one EVER talks about. Even after Matt Ryan’s stellar rookie campaign, and the Falcons multiple playoff berths under him, America has seemingly forgotten about him. Not many people know who Talib Kweli is, but those that do know this guy can rap his ass off. Both have been quietly successful in their careers so far, and both enjoy staying out of the immediate limelight and thoroughly enjoy what they do. I think it’s fair to argue that both Matt Ryan and Talib Kweli are in their respective Top 5’s, but you’ll rarely hear them mentioned in the average conversation.
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