Maikeru-sama;2457395 said:
I don't believe Eli Manning is surrounded with just as much talent as the Dallas Cowboys.
Looking at both offenses, what position do the Giants have the edge?
With Felix Jones and Marion Barber III injured, maybe at running back.
This team fielded 13 Pro Bowl players last season. People may claim that the Pro Bowl is a joke, but if you look at performance, I bet you will find that most of our players deserved the nod.
I'm really not sure how much more clear I can make it.
Their offensive line and running game is heads and shoulders above ours. It isn't even close. We have better receivers, but it's not like Plax and Smith and Moss and Toomer are garbage - they're all good receivers. So Manning has a running game that takes all the focus of opposing defenses, and very good receivers to throw to. Romo has a line that has been inconsistent and injured, a good RB, and fantastic receivers to throw to.
I think the playing field is about even - and Eli has been surrounded by that sort of talent his ENTIRE career.
So let's not perpetuate this perception that Eli is doing almost as much as Romo with less. He's not. Romo is the Dallas Cowboys, as much as any one factor can be. The Giants are their offensive line and running game.
Even with as much talent overall, Eli can't match Romo's production, and he's not nearly as important to his team. Eli's playing good football this year, but he's no Tony Romo.