Both Payton Manning and John Proctor are natural leaders. On the football field, his teammates follow Manning's calls and decisions like how people I'm Salem follow and respect John Proctor.

Prediction

I predict that Proctor will be accused in some way of witch craft by Abigail. She still has feelings for him yet he makes it clear to her that he doesn't have any for her anymore. However if he is accused, I believe some people will take his side because of his respect among the people in Salem.