2011 is why Eli should be a HoF lock. That bit about 31st ranked OL and dead last rushing attack means that Eli was the only reason we got anything going at all on offense all year.
@@Carchase-vl6yzJulian Edelman, who had 0 pro bowl or all pros, had only 3 seasons with 1000 or more receiving yards, and finished nowhere near the top 20 in any major receiving category should be a HOFer? To say Eli isn’t one is fine, because that’s your opinion, but to compare his case to Edelmans is ridiculous. They’re nowhere near the same stratosphere. You’re either a Pats fan who’s upset Eli took 2 of your rings away or just slow.
@@MickMackSauce Eh, he leaned on his Defense a lot this season to win it tbh. Not to say he didn't make the big plays, but it wasn't a carry job by Mahomes.
That 49ers game was brutal, i remember Ray McDonald hit Eli so bad i thought he was done. But Eli kept getting up unbelievable performance. Eli Manning was a Iron man on a Wooden boat that day
Never forget my dad (Giants fan) telling my uncle (49ers fan) that we’ll win the last two games of the season to make the playoffs and win the super bowl agains the patriots again… still get chills thinking about it
The only way I’ve been able to cope is through understanding we got Steve Weatherford bc of it and he was key to winning the next year Fk Matt Dodge tho
Eli Manning will always have always was always will be the greatest QB in the history of the new york football Giants he's 2-0 in the Super Bowl's vs Patriots the only QB in nfl history to beating the greatest coach and greatest QB's of all time period and yes Manning deserves a place in the Hall Of Fame no matter how the hell you see it as a Steelers fan I still love and respect Eazy-E 1st Round 1st overall in the 2004 NFL's Draft so put some respect on his name
One thing I’ll always be grateful for is these giants super bowls and getting to watch them with my grandfather some of the best times I’ve ever had man 😢 thanks Eli and the giants 🤝🏻
Mr.too nice, Eli Manning did his thing, started out slow, then the more he played the more he got going..under appreciated true, he is the one who got us Giants fans use to always being over center that now we can't find consistency at q.b. we are lost in the Meadowlands. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our Giants
As a Patriots fan I'll always remember both losses to Giants...that 2011 season was something else for them....especially being 9-7 and squeeking in....Eli and the Defense came to play for sure...Respect 👍
He should have been MVP. Rodgers had a bit better stats but Eli carried that team most of the season. Bad line, worst in NFL running game, D didn't wake up until December. Then it came together in the playoffs.
@@kpk33x I agree, if Eli had the same record, even with his season stats he would of had a strong case, but in 2011 45 tds was a lot, even now it is, but 13 years ago 40 or more tds was crazy
@@isaiahrogers8369 but 2011 was a crazy year. Rodgers didn't even lead the league, Brees did (46), set a yardage record and didn't win MVP. Rodgers had a much better team. Eli was 6th in TD and 4th in yards (Rodgers 5th but 300 behind). 2011 was insane
you also left out the very low ranked defense of that team as well. Eli carried that team that year, and the fact the Giants never seemed to put the talent around him after that alone should show that the Giants weren't successful again due to bad management. His numbers in the ladder half of his career was actually better then the first half but the lack of team success gets blamed on him by many. Just shows how many fans of football dont actually understand the game. The guy is a HOF'er to me, and the greatest QB to ever play for the giants, which is a huge accomplishment onto itself. Cheers Eli, and thanks for the memories.
@bizzyrizzy4075 exactly, with the right guys he's a game changer but he never seemed to have the right team around him after 2011. Jerry reese was horrible at putting teams together and took this guy for granted. If they could of had a defense that could stop a leak 2015&2017 could have been great years for this guy. We now see what the giants are though
Eli was a hard worker and had something to prove to that elder brother!!!!!…..he was a true gentleman of the game and a real warrior!!!!….I just want to know how the hell did he get out of that grip during his first win against New England!!!!!🔥🔥🔥💙💙💙💙
People forget they had an outstanding start to the 2008 season & could have repeated as super bowl champs. They were good enough to win at least 1 more during his tenure 💯
My favorite Victor Cruz/Manning moment was there first ever touchdown pass against the Eagles where Manning hit Victor Cruz on a route and then Cruz pulled a "three stooges" on multiple eagles defenders he faked into crashing into each other... Giving Cruz a clear path to the end zone. It's the kind of highlight that's much more entertaining with the Benny Hill Theme song playing in the background
Great work Mike and thank you for this video.The sports media has created a narrative about Eli and it sad how they try to shit on his career.He's my QB of all times and a true legend
Literally dragged that team kicking and screaming into the playoffs with 1 of the worst defenses and worst rushing attack in the league during the season. The D finally stepped up in the playoffs but the only reason the Giants were even there was because of Eli. Also there arent many QBs that could take the beating he did in SF and still walk away with a W.
My main regrets about Eli Manning’s career is Plexico shooting himself in 2008 bc we could’ve gone back to back Giants were 11 and 1 before that and the fact that after 2011 he never even had an average o line again
2011 literally started with that famous “do you consider yourself an elite QB?” and ended with “do you think you’ve already done enough to make the hall of fame?”
For some reason this season gets overlooked this guy pretty much threw for 5,000 yards and 31 TDS and like 12 4th Q TDS. That’s an MVP year any other time it’s just Rodgers, Brady and Brees had monster seasons that year
This season had me experiencing some of the lowest lows and the highest highs. I remember texting my friend when the Giants were getting blown out by the Saints and he said "who cares, Packers are winning the Stupid Bowl anyway."
for those saying eli wasn't good enough look up what ranks all his olines/rushing attacks and his defenses his entire career. Look it up hes only had a top 10 def like 3 times? and his oline has been terrible most of his career even in the vid when they explain the SB run he had the 31st ranked oline. I'm not gonna say Eli aint got his problems cause he did but look whats happened when you put others in his position and they aint do jack(except that one run last year)
I think Eli is underrated primarily because he tried to play for too long. His last 4 or so years in the league were so abysmal, that many fans just remember him for that. Had he retired a few years earlier, I think he’s looked on more favorably by the average fan, and while he’s never going to be approaching top 10 arguments, I don’t think top 20 is too unreasonable.
This is quite interesting IMO. In the 2 years that Eli had playoff Championship games ('07 and ''11) he played good enough to help his team go 8-0 and 5 of those were away games including 2 away Conf. Champ. games. How did Eli play---he had 15 TD's and only 2 INT's. He had 5 games with a Rating OVER 100, Let's compare and contrast that with Dan Marino for example.
Marino had 3 years ('84, '85, and '92) with playoff Championship games. How did Dan play---he also had 15 TD's BUT he had 10 INT's and 2 fumbles, he only played good enough to help his team go 4-3, and 2 of those losses were AT HOME Conf. Champ. games. I will gladly take Eli if my team has a Champ. game coming up based on the way each guy played in those BIG GAMES !!
How did each guys team stack up ?? Statistically speaking it was no contest. If you add up the 4 major team Rankings the Dolphins added up to 28 in 1984, 45 in '85, and 34 in '92. But the Giants added up to 54 in '07 and 69 in '11. Obviously the lower the total number the better the team.
Mike, the Giants should draft UM-QB JJ McCarthy, the NattyW & also from Michigan draft, DT/ Kris Jenkins. Like the Dallas Cowboys, TE-Luke Schoolmaker., & DL- Mazie Smith. Mike Eli Manning was great,& should be considered to #HOF, but he is from the past. What you & I are concerned about is the future of not having seasons like the one we had.? Are you talking about how many games the team has to lose to be perpetually in the NFL Lottery.? Happy New Year to you, sir & your family, and always #LETSGOGIANTS-& #GOBLUE-NATTYUP!
Gilbride had a system where every reciever had 3 built in option for every rout they ran. Every qb ever is gonna have inflated int stats in that system just bc ur not always gonna see the same thing as ur wr
Ther 2011 season my first season betting football. You forgot to mention in the NFC Championship game that the real reason why the Giants won was because of the 49ers muffed punt
The best part of this season was Eli outplaying perennially overrated choke artist, Tony Romo, twice for the Division title. Romo only produced when the team around him was loaded. In his PB and PO years ('06,'07, '09,'14) he had 33 Pro Bowlers and 9 All-Pros playing behind him. On the other hand, Eli carried this bad team to the POs and set multiple 4th Q records in the process. Dallas stans, I'll ignore all replies.
Too bad Eli was never consistent. Multiple time NFL league leader in turnovers and interceptions to the other team for 6. Eli could never carry a below average/average team.
This is why Eli is better then Payton. Keep your 50 tds Payton you were a choker in big moments. Ints to lose playoff games and pick six to lose a SB. The only reason Payton has any rings is because Rex Grossman and Denver defense. I'll take clutch over meaningless stats any day
