Elisha Nelson Manning

The fact that people are asking will Eli Manning be a Hall of Famer makes no sense how it is even a topic for debate.

We all know he had an inconsistent career and threw numerous interceptions. But the Postseason is where legacies are defined most prevalently in the NFL. I don’t know many Quarterbacks with two Super Bowls that are not members of Canton. Except for Jim Plunkett.

Jim had two Super Bowl victories with the Raiders though he was never voted to a pro bowl, his career completion percentage was 52.5%, and half of his career he was a backup Quarterback.

Joe Namath threw more interceptions than Touchdowns and had more losses than wins. In his thirteen year career Joe only had four or maximum of five stellar seasons. If he didn’t win Super Bowl III he would not be a member of Canton.

You can say the same for Len Dawson and Ken Stabler. Even Terry Bradshaw. Take away his four rings not sure if he’d be in the Hall. Everyone forgets Bradshaw had the best defense of all time notoriously known as The Steel Curtain, a great Running Back in Franco Harris, and one of the best Wide Receiver duos of all time with the combination of Lynn Swann and John Stallworth.

Let’s remember Eli had at best mediocre and some slightly above average Wide Receivers and Running Backs. Amani Toomer, Plaxico Burress, Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz, Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw were the best in the Super Bowl seasons but their stats don’t jump out at you.

To add to the lack of top-notch offensive weapons superstar Tight End Jeremy Shockey broke his leg in December 2007 and all four playoffs victories were without the flamboyant Tight End out of the University of Miami. The best receiver in Eli’s career was number thirteen, the knucklehead that would drop passes and complain about it.

Post the Super Bowl teams he was on despicable clubs with a deplorable offensive line. That’s why there was a lack of success in the latter Manning years. Look up the stats they don’t lie.

Manning was a victim of dropped passes his whole career as well. In the top 10 all time in passing yards and Touchdowns and look at the immortal names he’s passed or is sandwiched between.

Once again thank you for everything Eli and haters are always gonna hate.