Eli getting some respect

by Ed Valentine on Jan 9, 2008 7:59 PM EST in New York Giants News

Interesting article today by Don Banks of SI.com, ranking playoff quarterbacks.

Banks has our man Eli ranked 4th, behind Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Brett Favre BUT ahead of Tony Romo and Matt Hasselbeck.

I'm not sure I agree with those rankings. It seems like a stretch to put Eli ahead of Romo and Hasselbeck based on two very good back-to-back games.

Nonetheless, that is what Banks thinks. I'm sure it will stir up a little debate around here.

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those rankings are obviously based

on the last 2 games both QBs played rather than the their body of work over the entire season, otherwise Eli would be in the pro bowl and Romo wouldn't.

You're right ETVal, its a really big stretch. We'll see which QB plays the best Sunday, I know I'd bet my next paycheck its #9.

by Terry @ Big Blue View on Jan 9, 2008 9:14 PM EST reply actions

How much do they pay you

down at Burrito Barn?

by Mr Met @ Big Blue View on Jan 9, 2008 10:36 PM EST up reply actions

dont speak too soon

fed min wage was just raised. we could be looking a cool ninety bucks, AFTER taxes.

by DieEaglesDie on Jan 10, 2008 9:34 AM EST up reply actions

to terry's credit

he's pretty much right, and wasnt being jerk. but that was still a juicy meatball he lobbed over the plate for us.

by DieEaglesDie on Jan 10, 2008 9:36 AM EST up reply actions

well, lets just say I make enough money

to travel to Dallas once a year(I reside in PA) to watch the Cowboys play (this season against the Pats, 30 yd line lower level) and other wonderful destinations.

I'm sure it would be enough for many of you to live on for quite a while.

by Terry @ Big Blue View on Jan 10, 2008 12:08 PM EST up reply actions

lets just say...

that my IROC's plush leopard print seat cover wasnt factory installed.

suck on that poor people.

by DieEaglesDie on Jan 10, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions

How about all you

rich people click on some ads so your poor little blog editor can make a couple of bucks!! LOL

by Ed Valentine on Jan 10, 2008 3:18 PM EST up reply actions

LOL!

by Terry @ Big Blue View on Jan 10, 2008 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

Not really a fair statement

Since valet parkers usually work on tips

:) You opened the door

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jan 10, 2008 8:09 AM EST up reply actions

This all could be said with a Giant victory. Little early to be putting Eli on a top five. I tell you though I have no doubt in his mental toughness and perception of whats around him. When everything clicks, seeing him on these lists will be no surprise.

by johnd134 on Jan 9, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions

Agreed

I am just not sure he belongs there yet.

by Ed Valentine on Jan 9, 2008 10:44 PM EST up reply actions

Eli

I would have to be looking through blue colored glasses to agree with that ranking. It's not realistic to place Eli above Romo just yet.
However it has been encouraging lately to see Eli show a little better body language and some actual excitement.

As for Romo lets not forget that in spite of his great potential he has only played for a few games. Terry, don't forget that there is a fairly long list of great quarterbacks that have strung together more good seasons than Romo has games under his belt. And Romo hasn't distinguished himself in a few of those. I think he might be an excellent quarterback but has yet to pass the test of time.

by giant fan since 57 on Jan 10, 2008 6:42 AM EST reply actions

anyone else getting nervous

about all the giants love?

im used to the articles asking for TC's firing and about eli being a bust and about the fans booing during home games.

i don't want our boys too cocky going into dallas. but if they've read anything written this week, their confidence is going to be ridiculously high. i guess that can't be a bad thing...

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Jan 10, 2008 9:58 AM EST reply actions