Should Eli Manning be in the NFL Hall of Fame?

[BobPSU92]

What do you think?

Eli 'totally at peace' with Hall of Fame omission

Eli Manning said he's happy for this year's 4-person Hall of Fame class and isn't letting what happened sour his outlook on his career or Canton overall.

www.espn.com

From the above article:

”Manning was in his first year of eligibility and had a complicated case for the Hall of Fame, leading to widespread debate on his candidacy. He led the Giants to two Super Bowl wins over the New England Patriots and two Super Bowl MVPs. He was top 10 all time in passing yards (57,023) and touchdowns (366) when he retired following the 2019 NFL season. And he never missed a game in his 16-year career because of injury.

But the biggest obstacle, according to some Hall of Fame voters in the room, was that Manning was never really in the discussion as the best player at his position for a chunk of his career.”

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Eli and Arch.

 

[Keyser Soze 16802]

Nope

 

[Nitt1300]

yes

 

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What do you think?

Eli 'totally at peace' with Hall of Fame omission

Eli Manning said he's happy for this year's 4-person Hall of Fame class and isn't letting what happened sour his outlook on his career or Canton overall.

www.espn.com

From the above article:

”Manning was in his first year of eligibility and had a complicated case for the Hall of Fame, leading to widespread debate on his candidacy. He led the Giants to two Super Bowl wins over the New England Patriots and two Super Bowl MVPs. He was top 10 all time in passing yards (57,023) and touchdowns (366) when he retired following the 2019 NFL season. And he never missed a game in his 16-year career because of injury.

But the biggest obstacle, according to some Hall of Fame voters in the room, was that Manning was never really in the discussion as the best player at his position for a chunk of his career.”

Never in discussion for best player at his position for any of his career

 

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Probably not but he will be eventually.

 

[BobPSU92]

Probably not but he will be eventually.

I agree. The name, two Super Bowls (in New York), decent stats, people like him. He’ll get in one day.

 

[Nitt1300]

If Namath is in, Eli has to be.

 

[BobPSU92]

If Namath is in, Eli has to be.

But Namath had better legs.

 

[razpsu]

Hate to say it. Yes.
2 Super Bowl mvps. Your in!!

 

[MtNittany]

No one cares other than Giants and Stole Miss fans.

 

[Lion84]

Chad Powers - for sure. Think fast run fast.

 

[Ludd]

If Namath is in, Eli has to be.

Namath did far more for the game than just his stats on the field. He changed the game for the players.

 

[Nitt1300]

Namath did far more for the game than just his stats on the field. He changed the game for the players.

So Drew Rosenhaus should be in?

 

[Catch1lion]

But Namath had better legs.

And plenty of hype girls

 

[WestSideLion]

Eli’s issue is that at no point in his career was he even a top-3 NFL QB. He will get in eventually. But it may not be for a few years. Next year more shoe-ins are added to the ballot.

 

[razpsu]

When is Ben and Brady eligible that may set him back if he doesn’t get in now which I think the will

 

[WestSideLion]

Drew Brees goes on the ballot in 2026. Eli isn’t likely to get in then based on the comp. Brees was on another level in his playing career.

Big Ben goes on in 2027. He’s not a first ballot lock, but is widely regarded as a better QB than Eli when they played. Ben also won multiple Super Bowls and will get elected first.

Brady goes on the ballot in 2028. That’s not even in the realm of consideration on who was better or gets the nod.

Assuming the Hall of Fame will want to avoid electing two QBs in the same class, the Eli may need to wait until 2029 or later.

There are some slam dunk first ballot players at other positions in these upcoming classes too. Eli will get in eventually, but this was his best shot for several years.

 

[BobPSU92]

Drew Brees goes on the ballot in 2026. Eli isn’t likely to get in then based on the comp. Brees was on another level in his playing career.

Big Ben goes on in 2027. He’s not a first ballot lock, but is widely regarded as a better QB than Eli when they played. Ben also won multiple Super Bowls and will get elected first.

Brady goes on the ballot in 2028. That’s not even in the realm of consideration on who was better or gets the nod.

Assuming the Hall of Fame will want to avoid electing two QBs in the same class, the Eli may need to wait until 2029 or later.

There are some slam dunk first ballot players at other positions in these upcoming classes too. Eli will get in eventually, but this was his best shot for several years.

Eli 2-0 vs. Brady. End of discussion.

 

[WestSideLion]

Eli 2-0 vs. Brady. End of discussion.

 

[Nitt1300]

Eli 2-0 vs. Brady. End of discussion.

the math is the math

 

[saturdaysarebetter]

Eli retired in the top 10 in career passing yards, completions and touchdowns with two Super Bowl MVP awards. No brainer.

 

[BobPSU92]

the math is the math

Eli laughs at tom.

 

[psu31trap]

Not even up for discussion. Eli Manning will be in the Hall of Fame next year. He took down arguably the best quarterback to ever play the game in Tom Brady not once but twice. His postseason play in both of these Super Bowl run’s was borderline heroic.

 

[Ludd]

So Drew Rosenhaus should be in?

Did Rosenhaus quarterback a team to possibly the largest upset in Super Bowl history? You’re just being silly now.

 

[BobPSU92]

Nick Foles for the Hall of Fame!

 

[Nittany.Lion]

How in the world does Sterling Sharpe get into the Hall?

 

[Nitt1300]

Did Rosenhaus quarterback a team to possibly the largest upset in Super Bowl history? You’re just being silly now.

so it's what they did on the field now?

 

[MacNit]

What do you think?

Eli 'totally at peace' with Hall of Fame omission

Eli Manning said he's happy for this year's 4-person Hall of Fame class and isn't letting what happened sour his outlook on his career or Canton overall.

www.espn.com

From the above article:

”Manning was in his first year of eligibility and had a complicated case for the Hall of Fame, leading to widespread debate on his candidacy. He led the Giants to two Super Bowl wins over the New England Patriots and two Super Bowl MVPs. He was top 10 all time in passing yards (57,023) and touchdowns (366) when he retired following the 2019 NFL season. And he never missed a game in his 16-year career because of injury.

But the biggest obstacle, according to some Hall of Fame voters in the room, was that Manning was never really in the discussion as the best player at his position for a chunk of his career.”

What do you think?

Eli 'totally at peace' with Hall of Fame omission

Eli Manning said he's happy for this year's 4-person Hall of Fame class and isn't letting what happened sour his outlook on his career or Canton overall.

www.espn.com

From the above article:

”Manning was in his first year of eligibility and had a complicated case for the Hall of Fame, leading to widespread debate on his candidacy. He led the Giants to two Super Bowl wins over the New England Patriots and two Super Bowl MVPs. He was top 10 all time in passing yards (57,023) and touchdowns (366) when he retired following the 2019 NFL season. And he never missed a game in his 16-year career because of injury.

But the biggest obstacle, according to some Hall of Fame voters in the room, was that Manning was never really in the discussion as the best player at his position for a chunk of his career.”

Yes

 

[EPC FAN]

What do you think?

Eli 'totally at peace' with Hall of Fame omission

Eli Manning said he's happy for this year's 4-person Hall of Fame class and isn't letting what happened sour his outlook on his career or Canton overall.

www.espn.com

From the above article:

”Manning was in his first year of eligibility and had a complicated case for the Hall of Fame, leading to widespread debate on his candidacy. He led the Giants to two Super Bowl wins over the New England Patriots and two Super Bowl MVPs. He was top 10 all time in passing yards (57,023) and touchdowns (366) when he retired following the 2019 NFL season. And he never missed a game in his 16-year career because of injury.

But the biggest obstacle, according to some Hall of Fame voters in the room, was that Manning was never really in the discussion as the best player at his position for a chunk of his career.”

He will get in.

 

[EPC FAN]

Drew Brees goes on the ballot in 2026. Eli isn’t likely to get in then based on the comp. Brees was on another level in his playing career.

Big Ben goes on in 2027. He’s not a first ballot lock, but is widely regarded as a better QB than Eli when they played. Ben also won multiple Super Bowls and will get elected first.

Brady goes on the ballot in 2028. That’s not even in the realm of consideration on who was better or gets the nod.

Assuming the Hall of Fame will want to avoid electing two QBs in the same class, the Eli may need to wait until 2029 or later.

There are some slam dunk first ballot players at other positions in these upcoming classes too. Eli will get in eventually, but this was his best shot for several years.

Ben should be a lock. Not a Steeler fan, but that guy was a rock. He extended plays by sheer size. Tough guy.

 

[EPC FAN]

so it's what they did on the field now?

When you’re in a hole, stop digging.

 

[Ludd]

so it's what they did on the field now?

Yes and more.

 

[Steelhead52]

Any one in the top 10 in career passing yardage should be in period. The two super bowls and 2 Super Bowl MVPs are an extra. I didn't think he would get in the first year, but he eventually will.

 

[WestSideLion]

Any one in the top 10 in career passing yardage should be in period. The two super bowls and 2 Super Bowl MVPs are an extra. I didn't think he would get in the first year, but he eventually will.

Eli will get in. I’m just saying it may take a few years due to other QBs becoming eligible. He’s definitely deserving. His longevity and durability were hall-worthy too.

 

[WestSideLion]

Ben should be a lock. Not a Steeler fan, but that guy was a rock. He extended plays by sheer size. Tough guy.

Ben is a definite lock. But it’s possible he’s not a first ballot guy. Unlikely but possible.

 

[SleepyLion]

Ben is a definite lock. But it’s possible he’s not a first ballot guy. Unlikely but possible.

Put Ben, Eli, and Philip Rivers all in the HOF in the same class.
The Eli can be first to give his speech but demand to be second.

 

[Tgar]

Yes, Eli should be in the HOF.

 

[BillDiehlNorstar]

Yes. Not even a close call.

 

[Mr. Potter]

No Doubt. He belongs in. If his last name wasn't Manning it would be a lock.