OK, maybe he is priceless.
First of all, +1 to the New York Post because you know what a sucker I am for a punny headline.
The Giants are prepared to sign Eli Manning to what might be the largest deal for a quarterback in the history of the league.
It’s not that he isn’t worth the biggest contract in the history of quarterbacks – he isn’t – but the guy is 0-3 in the playoffs in non-fluky seasons. (Yes, I’ve crossed over.)
The Giants #1, 2 and 3 priorities should be a receiver. A big receiver that can make Baby Eli look good. If Plax is locked up – shit, even if Plax comes back – the Giants should be going after Anquan Boldin or Roy Williams, Marques Colston, TJ Houshmandzadeh.
The Giants have been bracing for that mega-deal since last February when Manning led them on their surprising Super Bowl run. And nothing that happened this season has caused the Giants to waver on paying that price. Despite a season-ending slump and a terrible performance (15-for-29, 169 yards, two interceptions) in a 23-11 loss to the Eagles in the divisional playoffs on Sunday, the Giants still appear to have as much confidence in their Pro Bowl quarterback as they did before.
And therein lies the problem. Because of the retardation that goes into Pro Bowl selections, the Giant can toss around terms like “Pro Bowl quarterback” despite the fact Eli wasn’t ranked in the top 10 in any category this season. He hasn’t thrown for 300 yards in over a year and that’s pretty much the bench mark we use to determine if a QB had a “good” game or not.
I took a look at Eli’s mediocrity last month. Since then, not much has changed. Except of course the heartbreak of an overconfident fanbase. Again. Sure, last season Eli did a fine job protecting the ball in the playoffs, but does that erase the other three seasons where he threw 2 touchdown passes and 6 interceptions? Including last season, he’s thrown for more than 200 yards in 2 of 7 games.
Sure, he did light the world on fire in the Super Bowl when he threw for 255 yards and 2 scores in the Super Bowl. Of course, the last 50 yards and touchdown came as a result of the circus catch by David Tyree. So basically, because Tyree was able to haul in a ball 4 feet above his head, Eli Manning shed the “shitty QB” moniker forever. His struggles this season are forgotten. 0 scores and 2 picks against a divisional rival in a home playoff game? I’ve already forgotten about it.
The Giants need to get a receiver or two. Then they need to get a new offensive coordinator who will run the ball in the playoffs. You know, the formula that got the Giants to the Super Bowl last season? They should probably try that because all the noise about Eli being some great quarterback that can single-handedly carry a team is ridiculous.
Enjoy the unrest next year as Eli goes back to getting booed at Giants Stadium because now in addition to sucking, he’s also overpaid.
Harsh. And apt.
aptly harsh.
/lebron 3:16
I write conversation starters.
Did one of you burp, gu ha?
Plax will be back. Eli will be better. All will be fine.
Was that the game where the Giants were in the Super Bowl?
Sorry, forgot to close the Super Bowl tag.
This is a great post.
/Eli sucks most of the time
4 years as a full time starter…2 Division Titles, 4 playoff appearances, a Super Bowl Title and a 4-3 playoff record. The defense is good but they are not the Ravens or 85 Bears or 86 Giants. The running game is important too. But I have seen Kerry Collins, Dave Brown, Kent Graham and Danny Kanell. I know what Eli is but he is not a piece of shit. They were. He is going to be paid because that is what franchise quarterbacks get. Signing Eli does not prevent them from getting what they need either. They Cap goes up this year and is gone (most likely) next year. So along with signing Eli, they will bring back Jacobs and get a wide out. Their O-Line and D-line is locked up until 2011-2012. Their D Backs are young and paid for. This draft will address the Linebackers and some Receiver help. The Giants are in no position to drop Eli and not pay him, who is out there that they can get who is the same or better?
The Giants should definitely keep Eli. He is perfect for that team (as long as that team has Plaxico Burris). The problem should be how much to pay him. He isnt worth the money Peyton or Tom Terrific gets paid. He should get Trent Dilfer money.
RWH-I want us to go get Maybin from Penn State. He can play like T Suggs at OLB.
Let the questions begin! This is so much fun.
what questions?
Trent Dilfer fucks dead dudes.
Gonzo…all of these QBs get paid this money..Romo got the money similar to Eli’s first contract after his first year..Ben Roethlisberger just got Paid big..this is Franchise QB money..I wouldn’t worry too much about the figure..the Cap is going up big time..it will not kill the payroll
I see we all agree – the 85 Bears is the greatest NFL team of all time.
I hear ya bro. But the Giants aren’t going to get all of their needs with so much money tied into a QB who is better at managing games than winning them. (Which is not really an insult).
Gonzo- they have already spent their money wisely. this move will not handcuff them.
Then I retract my statement. Nice work Giants for when they sign him long term.
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