Peyton Manning was the No. 1 pick because Ryan Leaf sabotaged the

Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf: The QBs, the myths, the legends of 1998 NFL Draft - The Athletic

Would Peyton Manning have played for the San Diego Chargers, if they had drafted him, or would he have forced his way out, the way Eli did a few years later?

Ryan Leaf: #1 NFL Draft Bust

Every NFL Team's Best (and Worst) 1st-Round Draft Pick of the Super Bowl Era, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Peyton Manning - Wikipedia

Why does Eli Manning get a pass for sabotaging the 2004 NFL Draft, in which he made it clear he would not play for the San Diego Chargers? - Quora

Agent: Ryan Leaf Sabotaged 1998 NFL Draft To Avoid Being Picked By Colts

He looks strong and Manning doesn't - Letter resurfaces showing that journalist refused to loan money to Colts owners for Peyton Manning and wanted team to draft Ryan Leaf instead

The ultimate NFL Draft bust round: From Ryan Leaf to Johnny Manziel, the worst picks ever at each slot - The Athletic