Is Eli Manning headed to the Hall?

lightningboy · October 11, 2013 11:04AM

If Manning never rebounds from the way he is playing now, does he make the Hall on past glory?

I think yes. 2 Super Bowl MVP's, including a most improbably one over one of the most dominant teams in NFL history. Namath did a lot less and made it.

Dboneesq · October 11, 2013 11:51AM

Yes ... Yes ... Yes.

Broadway Joe made it for more than just his actual play on the field.

RoarIn84 · October 12, 2013 1:34AM

Dunno about the Hall, or if he's over the Hill, but this year he is in Hell

grote15 · October 12, 2013 4:22AM

Two-time Super Bowl MVP winner, including one vs the undefeated Pats, gets him in, imo, though maybe not on first try.

Edit to add: Namath's Super Bowl upset win was much more significant in the history of the NFL, however, as it legitimized the AFL (who had been considered akin to a junior league at that point in time) and pretty much facilitated the merger of the two leagues.

jay0791 · October 12, 2013 4:53AM

Maybe the mess hall. nowhere's else.

Barndog · October 12, 2013 5:34AM

I hate the Giants, but I figure Manning is a lock

UnwoundSage · October 12, 2013 11:09AM

Yes he will get in......for $22

1985fan · October 12, 2013 1:00PM

If his best days are behind him and they might just be at this point then no way no how, regardless of two super bowl wins. Not with the unprecedented depth at qb in this era.

jeffcbay · October 12, 2013 1:13PM

<< <i>Yes he will get in......for $22 >>

Dave99B · October 12, 2013 2:52PM

No brainer.

Dave

Brick · October 12, 2013 10:55PM

In.

greencrow · January 2, 2014 9:16PM

Happy birthday Eli!

jdip9 · January 2, 2014 11:28PM

Not sure how I missed this thread a couple months ago, but I'm surprised to see the overwhelming support for Eli's candidacy.

He's played almost his entire career in the pass-happy NFL era, where the elite QBs have completion percentages around 65% and TD/INT ratios around 3:1. Eli has a career 58% and 1.3:1 ratio, and has led the league in interceptions 3 TIMES. His career passing rating is 81.2(!).

I don't put much stock in the Super Bowl MVPs, especially since he won the first one by default (not unlike Brady's first SB MVP, which should have gone to either Vinatieri or Ty Law), since nobody else had a strong statistical game (I would argue someone from the defense should have won it, for holding the all-time highest scoring team to 14 points). There are plenty of one-time SB MVPs not in the HOF.

The eye test tells me he is not a HOFer, but the induction committee loves players with Super Bowl rings that maybe he will get in on the 7th or 8th ballot. There is no doubt his playoff resume (to date) is impressive, but there are going to be so many players with better stats and at least 1 Super Bowl ring that Eli's putrid stats will make it hard for him to get induction right away.

3BoyzTrading · January 3, 2014 12:54AM

He still has a few years under his belt and I'm sure this year they'll be more successful than this year.

1985fan · January 3, 2014 3:11AM

He shouldn't but he will get elected.

MGLICKER · January 3, 2014 4:27AM

<< <i>He shouldn't but he will get elected. >>

What 1985 said.

JoeBanzai · January 3, 2014 2:08PM

I simply can't believe anyone votes him into the Hall. Perfect example of a "game manager" who had a tremendous team around him.

Mickey71 · January 4, 2014 12:54AM

Aren't him and Big Ben kind of the exact same type candidates? The "EYE" test sounds a little stupid; but I agree. SB's are so huge....and he has 2, so he gets in (Eli and Ben)

dfr52 · January 4, 2014 1:03AM

<< <i>Aren't him and Big Ben kind of the exact same type candidates? The "EYE" test sounds a little stupid; but I agree. SB's are so huge....and he has 2, so he gets in (Eli and Ben) >>

Agreed, two championships and two Super Bowl MVP's should get him inducted.

JoeBanzai · January 4, 2014 1:10AM

OK I give up.

jdip9 · January 4, 2014 1:38AM

<<<Aren't him and Big Ben kind of the exact same type candidates?>>>

Pretty much, yes. Ben's numbers are better in the regular season, Eli's better in the post-season...both have 2 rings, but Ben got to a 3rd Super Bowl. I wouldn't put either guy in, but Ben would get in over Eli for me.

GR · January 6, 2014 6:09AM

If two super bowl wins get you in where the heck is Plunkett??/

1985fan · January 6, 2014 6:26AM

<< <i>If two super bowl wins get you in where the heck is Plunkett??/ >>

Unfortunately for him Plunkett didn't play in NY, where every success is overexaggerated to the max. Look at Joe Namath, who might be the most unqualified HoFer. Eli was fortunate to be on two teams that won the super bowl. 58% career completion percentage is hardly setting the world on fire, three times has led the league in interceptions, and you have a guy who should count his lucky stars every night to have those super bowl wins, because without them, he's not going to the hall.

I'll say it again: he's not deserving, but he'll get inducted.

GONEBATS · January 7, 2014 4:14AM

Eli Manning will rebound when the Giants rebuild the offensive line and have 3 healthy wide receivers not named Nix and a tight end that can run a route and chew gum at the same time. He is 33 and should play 5-6 years! His stats will be HOF caliber! A chance he may be a three time SB MVP. He will be elected to the Hall in the first 3 years of eligibility! How about putting Charlie Conerly and Phil Sims in before Eli. If you have any doubts see Dvd's of the Giants vs Pats SB 42 and SB 45 to refresh your memory! I was lucky enough to be at both games!

Craig

Dave99B · January 7, 2014 1:46PM

Get some players around him and he has a good shot at 3 rings.

Yup, he's in.

Dave

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