Eli Manning to retire

[Super_Kazuya]

Better than Largent, Pearson? He barely was the best receiver on his team.

And yet he received more votes than any other receiver for the 1970s All-Decade team (including Drew and Largent) and was first team All-Pro in 1977, which literally means that you were considered to be the best that year. Anything else you misremember?

 

[John813]

I wonder how long until we see him in a nationwide commercial?

 

[OmerV]

Despite accumulating numbers, including interceptions, he was never considered a top 10 QB at any point in his career.

His 2 wins over Brady will be the only reason he will be getting in.

I don't know if that's true, but I would agree he was never at any point a top 5 QB. But stat accumulations do matter to HOF voters, because a long career with success matters to them. And without a doubt the Super Bowl wins factor in. Like it or not, success on the big stage helps the way a player is perceived by voters.

 

[Zman5]

I would have loved to see him play in JG's scheme. With that OL and JG's slow developing plays and his lack of mobility, DLaw might have broken the single game sack record.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

4 pages and @PAPPYDOG has yet to suggest we should look into Eli as an upgrade over Dak

 

[glimmerman]

I don't know if that's true, but I would agree he was never at any point a top 5 QB. But stat accumulations do matter to HOF voters, because a long career with success matters to them. And without a doubt the Super Bowl wins factor in. Like it or not, success on the big stage helps the way a player is perceived by voters.

Won’t be a first ballot. But he will get in sooner than later. I am sure other QBs got in with less. Although I have been wrong today.

 

[Corso]

2015 called. It wants its headline back.

Then 2015 will have to pay... Through the nose.

 

[Corso]

4 pages and @PAPPYDOG has yet to suggest we should look into Eli as an upgrade over Dak

Oh... he's thought about it.

That dude has made himself such a joke...

Sad really.

 

[OmerV]

Be average/mediocre long enough and you suddenly become "great."

I don't think anyone would put him in the truly "great" category alongside Brady, Peyton, Unitas etc …. but he was more than average, and certainly good enough for long enough to be a serious HOF contender. He's not going to be a 1st ballot guy, or probably even 2nd or 3rd ballot. It wouldn't surprise me if it takes 5-6 years.

 

[StarBoyz83]

I'd totally want to keep playing and be a back up. But some just dont.

 

[StarBoyz83]

It’s crazy to think Eli had a better career than Romo. Crazy......but he solidified his legacy. He’s going to the Hall.

He did but he wasnt better than romo. Manning had defenses though

 

[Direwolf63]

I don't know if that's true, but I would agree he was never at any point a top 5 QB. But stat accumulations do matter to HOF voters, because a long career with success matters to them. And without a doubt the Super Bowl wins factor in. Like it or not, success on the big stage helps the way a player is perceived by voters.

The last name also helps.

If he was Eli Schmo I doubt he gets in

 

[pancakeman]

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/eli-...ter-16-seasons-with-new-york-giants-team-says

He had a good run. Better this way than to try to stay too long.
Apparently will announce Friday.

Hmm, I was just gonna stay he stayed a couple years too long!

 

[mattjames2010]

He's going to get in because he made two of the best throws in Super Bowl history. Won't be first ballot, but he came up clutch against the freakin' Patriots....twice. He's going in and there isn't much to argue against.

 

[Diehardblues]

His career stats along with 2 Rings should be enough.

Manning set several franchise records, including most touchdown passes (366), completed passes (4,895), and passing yards (57,023).

 

[pgreptom]

Ironman. Champion.

How many QB's can say that

Enjoy your retirement, Eli.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

He did but he wasnt better than romo. Manning had defenses though

Not always. Romo definitely had far better teams.

 

[fansince68]

Eli very smart to get out of there before Garrett mucks up his HOF chances...

 

[Tussinman]

He did but he wasnt better than romo. Manning had defenses though

Funny considering the 2007 cowboys had 5 pro bowlers on defense and was stastically on par with the giants defense that year.....

Not always. Romo definitely had far better teams.

Yeah the 2007 team alone had 5 pro bowlers on defense for the cowboys. People act like the giants defense lead them to victory alone but if that was the case then why did the cowboys and patriots lose to the giants when there defense was stastically on par with them ???

 

[OmerV]

The last name also helps.

If he was Eli Schmo I doubt he gets in

The name helps, no question. Whether he would get in without it, I don't know, but he would still be a strong candidate even without it. That's really the part where I don't understand people. I would be the first to agree Eli isn't elite like Brady, Brees, Peyton, Favre, Unitas, Staubach, Elway, etc … but it's plain false to suggest it would be a joke if he got in. At the very least he does have the credentials to get serious consideration.