There’s a lot of tension between the cities of Denver and Boston. The fans, to put it simply, don’t like each other, and it’s been that way since before Peyton Manning came to town. The Broncos and Patriots may not play in the same division, but there’s a real rivalry there.
On the Broncos end, it’s safe to say that we, the fans, don’t like Tom Brady, and the same can be said for the players — just ask Antonio Smith. And from the Patriots perspective, well, they just can’t seem to when in Denver; the Broncos, for all their successes and victories, are their kryptonite.
So as you might imagine, following one of the most dramatic AFC Championships in recent memory, there was a lot of trash talk coming from both sides. But nobody — NOBODY — gave it to the Patriots and their fans as much as former Broncos legend and Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe.
Sunday may have been a historical day for Peyton Manning, but for Shannon Sharpe, he may have earned the honor of greatest troll on the internet. And Broncos Country loves it!
Here are some of the highlights:
What's Manning record against Brady in afc champ gms? Oh but that doesn't fit the narrative some like.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
Thanks coach Belichick for letting the Broncos win. We know Pats didn't want to play Panthers/Cards in SB50
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 24, 2016
Pats would've had a healthy Brady, Gronk, Collins, Hightower Amendola and Edleman.They would've destroyed the Broncos. Wait they did. 😳
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 24, 2016
R they celebrating in New England like we are in Denver?🤔.#afcchamps pic.twitter.com/JkIRin78Qd
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 24, 2016
Yep "@Denverwolverine: @ShannonSharpe are you tweeting from the stage on the field? #multitasking"
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
Gotcha 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/98LqD6V6I4
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
😂😂😂😂"@Era_Jonn: @dheald84 @ShannonSharpe https://t.co/Qk1ng8xSVP"
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
😳😳"@RGSchroder: @ShannonSharpe don't forget this https://t.co/ihXZkHxaDa"
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
After awhile, Pats fans started to fight back, including Pats insider Tom Curran, but that only fueled Sharpe’s fire.
I work because I want to. You work because have to.😳"@tomecurran: Hey buddy! How you been? Where you … https://t.co/fdVN47NGLp
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
Since you're working fix that comb over. 👌🏾"@tomecurran: Hey buddy! How you been? Where you working now? @ShannonSharpe @tomcurran"
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
You're UGLY!! How is that? "@MatthewRMahoney: Hey @tomecurran I just followed @ShannonSharpe to see the dumb crap he'll say next"
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
You've been hit in the face with an ugly stick many times.😳😳"@RSQViper: @tomecurran @ShannonSharpe … https://t.co/qzH23r9mce
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbroncos won. 😂😂😂"@htiaab41: @ShannonSharpe speak a sentence without studdering"
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
Wow and Pats fans said I wasn't any good. "@ZomBunchden: @tomecurran @ShannonSharpe @PatsSouth https://t.co/YBlPpjo5Z6"
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 25, 2016
From Broncos fans across the world, we thank you, Shannon Sharpe!