but both are solid. Why they take crap despite their on-field accomplishments is beyond me.

However, if this second allegation leads anywhere, you have to think overall it will indeed make Eli look like the better choice (even if Eli whined his way out of SD).

Roethlisberger has been more consistently solid, while Eli has shown more flashes of outright brilliance, imho, while often swimming amongst the dregs. I’ll take the flashes of brilliance. Much more exciting. And leaving one wanting more and wondering… and hoping… what if he does this more often. Upside is greater. Still. Again, what do I know. it’s only this unfrozen caveman lawyer’s opinion.

Rivers might get the numbers and Roethlisberger might have one more ring right now, but Eli is still the best quarterback of the bunch. Ben came in to a team that went 15-1. He has been big for them, but a lot of quarterbacks could have gotten 2 rings there.
Rivers, in San Diego, has put up tremendous numbers but you have to look at the differences in system and location. In San Diego, Rivers does not face nearly the winds and weather conditions that Eli is put through. Plus Rivers still hasn’t proven he can win the big one. He’s had a lot of talented teams there in San Diego and has yet to make it to the Superbowl. Not to mention he plays in the pushover AFC West. He is guaranteed a playoff spot every year.

But i have to honestly say that when the trade was made I would have rather kept Rivers. I used to watch him play when he was in college and he was good. Good accuracy, poise, arm, moxy, and played better teams. Plus we could have gotten a LB that year as well, who might still be healthy. Now i got no beef with Eli becuz each year he improves and shows he has the ability to win

I agree with you Ed. I rather them grab Mark Brunell or someone like that. Right now I can’t say if ELi got hurt, I would be comfortable with Sorgi at QB. Maybe camp will change my mind but we’ll see

I’ll be honest with y’all..I was disappointed when the Giants traded Rivers for Eli..but I am now very pleased having that kid as our QB..I’d like to see him rip a few asses out there but he is a good QB..and will be great someday..Big Ben is a Big dope..Offield there is no comparing them…I still like Rivers for his tenacity on the field, but Eli, though less animated..leads our offense pretty damn good and it will get better..The numbers he posted up last year on that bum foot is his testimonial for being one tough customer…That injury would have benched anyone..Not him.

I like the move, I think we should of taken it one step further and signed Cooper or maybe bring in Archie to see what he still has in the tank!!!

but seriously, they didnt cut Sorgi because Peyton wanted him out, it was money, and Im sure Peyton would of wanted him still there, so I think we got a solid backup, and thats exactly what he is a backup.

Eli Manning will have a better career than Ben Roethlisberger.

I don’t see Roethlisberger lasting longer than another five to seven years. He is too concussion prone and he seems to make poor judgments off the field.

I took a look at both of their career stats and they are pretty comparable. One stat that jumped out to me was that Roethlisberger has been sacked more than 100 times more than Manning.

Eli has been a above average playoff quarterback. Roethlisberger has been an average at best quarterback in the playoffs. He can thank Santonio Holmes for his second ring because without that spectacular catch the Steelers would have probably lost the game.

Eli: A leader; Quality and still improving on field results; off the field, a unassuming family man, philanthropic with his time and money.

Ben: Questionable team leadership; unquestioned on-field results; off the field, selfish and childish, makes questionable personal choices (two harassment reports, one serious motorcycle accident and counting).

Giants: 1 Steelers: O

BUT

Eli might have 10 more top years in him, if Roethlisberger plays 10 more years he’ll end up a vegetable

When Ben first arrived in Pitt, all he had to do was hand the ball off 90% of the time. He did NOTHING in the first SB and they were given that game by the officials. When the game is on the line I will take Eli over Ben and Rivers without question.

just spent a few days with die-hard stillers fans who are ready to shred their Roethlisberger’s jerseys. So, here’s to Eli (and all all the other NFL players who maintain a modicum of control)! Sorgi is a brilliant move, as long as Eli stays injury free and as it gives Bohmar a chance to develop. After Rolle, MLB is where it is at. Do we luck out in the draft? Or do we limp for another year? If KP comes back, then believe we can muddle through, but we still need a man in the middle. In any event, the Gmen need to draft an RB to put some pressure on the Jacobs complacency.