by Erik Lambert
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June 13, 2011

Is Eli Manning of the New York Giants Crazy or Brilliant?

August 17, 2011 10:37 PM UTC
views: 0 | 3 people recommend this | comments: 12

A starting quarterback in the National Football League should never lack confidence but there is such a thing as too much.  Eli Manning may have found that line when he proclaimed in an interview that he was every bit as good as Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.  To understand the depth of that statement one must know who Brady is.  He is a two-time MVP, a six-time Pro Bowler, a three-time Super Bowl champion and the quarterback of the best statistical offense in NFL history back in 2007.  Tom Brady is a future Hall of Famer.  Eli Manning, as of right now, is not.  So why make such a statement?  Is Eli crazy?  Or is he flaunting that typical bravado that New Yorkers love to embrace like they did with Joe Namath? 

One way or another, Manning has perked up a lot of ears and will gain a lot of fans if he can back up his talk.

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Comments: 12

Diane Huizenga Aug 17, 2011, 11:59pm UTC
His last name is Manning he thinks he is all that, I don't think he is.
Erik Lambert Aug 18, 2011, 1:44pm UTC
He's talented but when looking at videos, his mechanics and delivery just aren't fast enough and sharp enough.
Diane Huizenga Aug 19, 2011, 8:27am UTC
Peyton is an awesome quarterback, I have just never thought Eli was nearly as good.
Diane Huizenga Aug 19, 2011, 8:27am UTC
Goooooooo Bears
Leah Christensen Aug 18, 2011, 12:31am UTC
I'm told that there is a very fine line between madness and brilliance.
Erik Lambert Aug 18, 2011, 1:45pm UTC
Edgar Allen Poe was a shining example.
Jennifer R. Aug 18, 2011, 8:32am UTC
I just take it as typical trash talk. I'd take Peyton over both of them
Erik Lambert Aug 18, 2011, 1:48pm UTC
Especially since Peyton has won with three different coaches while Brady and Eli have had the same ones their whole careers.
Len Maxwell Sep 4, 2011, 7:15pm UTC
I'm guessing it's the bravado thing although that particular comparison was kinda dumb.
Michael Connors Feb 3, 2012, 7:04am UTC
Anybody change their mind yet?

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