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D: Nicely said.  Bob

I'll preface with the fact that I'm thrilled for Daniel Jones, and believe the Giants going in a new direction at quarterback is invigorating and overdue.

That said - this is very bittersweet.  I believe Eli Manning is the consummate professional, and will mentor Jones the rest of the season, but I'm sure deep down he's hurt.  It must be very hard to accept when others tell you that you are no longer capable.  It must hurt even more if/when he starts to know it himself.  I wished for everything that Manning could have gone out a winner, walked off into the sunset with another ring.  Heck - I would have settled for him walking off on a winning team, but life is not a fairy tale.  Sometimes you get the short end of the stick and that's all you get.

I want to tip my cap to the the captain who steered the ship to 2 Superbowls.  I want to congratulate the man who was the finest professional I've ever watched.  I want to thank him for the example he set in a world of professional athletes that I know I can point to when my son asks me who I admired and say "there's the man you want to be".  And I want to say I'm sorry that this ends without confetti, without fanfare, and without a sendoff worthy of his contributions.

Quote from: zephirus on September 17, 2019, 10:52:50 AM
I'll preface with the fact that I'm thrilled for Daniel Jones, and believe the Giants going in a new direction at quarterback is invigorating and overdue.

That said - this is very bittersweet.  I believe Eli Manning is the consummate professional, and will mentor Jones the rest of the season, but I'm sure deep down he's hurt.  It must be very hard to accept when others tell you that you are no longer capable.  It must hurt even more if/when he starts to know it himself.  I wished for everything that Manning could have gone out a winner, walked off into the sunset with another ring.  Heck - I would have settled for him walking off on a winning team, but life is not a fairy tale.  Sometimes you get the short end of the stick and that's all you get.

I want to tip my cap to the the captain who steered the ship to 2 Superbowls.  I want to congratulate the man who was the finest professional I've ever watched.  I want to thank him for the example he set in a world of professional athletes that I know I can point to when my son asks me who I admired and say "there's the man you want to be".  And I want to say I'm sorry that this ends without confetti, without fanfare, and without a sendoff worthy of his contributions.

Lee: Nice job.  Bob

Glad this post started this thread.  Well said. 

Never missed a single game due to injury.  That's certainly saying something after being in the league for so long.  Any team would take one let alone two SB wins during their franchise QB's tenure.  The end is usually never good so just look back and be happy there's some great memories.

Greatest Giants I ever watched play. Not as talented as Taylor or even Strahan, but no one represented the uniform better.

The ending of his career is just shameful on Reese, Ross, Mara, and McAdoo.

Itis very sad that it is ending in defeat not glory but he has his wealth, his health, his family and millions of fans who will soon forget about recent futility to, rightly in my mind, focus on his amazing accomplishments with us on and off the field. He won at the highest level and did so without arrogance, as a good team mate and family man who has also quietly done a lot for charities and local causes. All good things come to and end but he has given us memories that will last our lifetime. If and when the NFL gets to celebrate 200 years Eli Manning

zeph, I couldn't have said it better than you just did.  And, London, you said it just as well.

Back in July I bought tickets for yesterday's game because I wanted see Eli live before it was over.  Looks like I made the right choice for a game. :( :(

Eli was one of the all time great Giants in my opinion. Class
all the way. Tough, reliable and dependable. It is bitter sweet for me to as it is time to move to Daniel Jones it also is a time to thank Eli for coming to the Giants and being our QB all these years.

Well said. It's tough to turn the page, Eli has been fantastic for the team.

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Eli Manning stats:
150,000 kids/year to Manning Children's Clinic
$25M raised as chair of the NYC March for Babies
Red Cross Celeb Cabinet
Fundraiser for Guide Dogs
Make-a-Wish supporter
Tackle Kids Cancer
Classroom Cares Ambassador
NFL Man of the Year 2017
#thankyoueli

Quote from: MightyGiants on September 17, 2019, 01:32:08 PM
lylemorgan @lylemorgan
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Eli Manning stats:
150,000 kids/year to Manning Children's Clinic
$25M raised as chair of the NYC March for Babies
Red Cross Celeb Cabinet
Fundraiser for Guide Dogs
Make-a-Wish supporter
Tackle Kids Cancer
Classroom Cares Ambassador
NFL Man of the Year 2017
#thankyoueli

I left this out and in honesty, it

Little known fact outside of my media circles: When Peyton and Eli did those goofy Directv commercials, they charged the producers 10 times what was normally CHARGED!!!!!!

BUT; 100% of the money went secretly to children's charities, including the Indy Children's Hospital..... :ok:

Well said!  Can

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On the #NFL

I love Eli and think he's irreplaceable basically.  I wish Jones success, but have my doubts.  However he is the right choice NOW to see if he can do it in the future.  I also can't pin this on Eli. 

But I will say THANK YOU for my best ever football memories by far - I never thought it would be so fun to be a Giants fan.  And remember, 2 of the greatest catches in NFL history came from Eli.

Thank you for making us bELIeve.  Enjoy your family.

You guys have said it all, I can only echo the sentiment and say with all sincerity,

Thank you, Eli. You are a true Giant!

There is no doubt that Eli Manning will be the most loved NY Giant of all time. There will be fans who will be buried in his Jersey.


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Quote from: jimv on September 17, 2019, 11:18:17 AM
zeph, I couldn't have said it better than you just did.  And, London, you said it just as well.

Back in July I bought tickets for yesterday's game because I wanted see Eli live before it was over.  Looks like I made the right choice for a game. :( :(

Yes you did Jim and you are one of his great fans. If you can find the energy to come to the Washington Game to see Jones first home start at the Meadowlands, I have the steak. I just bought an entire Filet Mignon.


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Great thread. =D> =D> =D>

Great responses. =D> =D> =D>

I'm not going to like every response but do like them all.

Thank You Eli for all your years of service.

Glad, but certainly sad today.  We have GREAT memories....thanks #10.

No season will ever be better than beating the undefeated Pat's. The Tyree catch, the frozen Tundra, and the 2011 championship game Eli willed us to a win are incredible moments. I couldn't respect a sports figure more for the man he is, couldn't enjoy the great moments any better. Will always be one of my all time favorites. Thank you Eli!

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Quote from: AP44 on September 17, 2019, 11:02:12 AM
Greatest Giants I ever watched play. Not as talented as Taylor or even Strahan, but no one represented the uniform better.

The ending of his career is just shameful on Reese, Ross, Mara, and McAdoo.

Lets not give Coach Shurmur a pass on this one... He bears a whole lot of responsibility in this mess...He is a loser not Eli...

Eli, if this is an end, it was a great run. Only regret is that you didn

In the four biggest games of his career, he played his best games. He earned two Super Bowl MVPs but both NFC championship games were even better. In brutal conditions and hostile environments he played his best.

No one has ever played harder or with more class, or has ever represented his team, the city, and the NFL better than Eli Manning. Frankly, it is hard to imagine anyone other No. 10 calling signals for Big Blue. But he will be missed only in that sense because he is otherwise unforgettable, an icon, Our Hero.

Cheers!

Archie is a proud Dad to have raised 2 wonderful sons like Peyton and Eli. (yes I know there is another) who have gone on to greatness in the NFL. All we have left are the memories, which we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

Thanks Eli. Sure there were times when I was pulling what little hair I have left, out of my head, during your time here, but, in fact, you brought me more great memories and those 2 playoff runs will always be cherished and remembered.

Just a memory of mine. During the 2007 season, I needed hip replacement surgery. I scheduled it for mid January 2008 as I felt the Giants would be eliminated for anything by then, but leave it to Mr. Clutch and you had us still going when I needed that surgery. I had the surgery on Thursday nite and everyone who walked by my bed was asked "If I will be hone by Sunday' for the game against the Packers. Everything went according to plan and I WAS home and able to watch that game in the comfort of my living room. Two weeks later, when you lofted that ball to Plax to win SB42, I jumped up out of my chair and had an immediate rush of pain in that hip that I though, oh no, I did something wrong, but I was OK and we were world Champions.
Next year I needed the other hip done, but I scheduled this one for early December. Too bad that one didn't work out as well.

anyway, you were Mr. Clutch and I will await the day you are inducted into the Giants ring of honor.

Quote from: alanccrx on September 18, 2019, 01:09:52 PM
Lets not give Coach Shurmur a pass on this one... He bears a whole lot of responsibility in this mess...He is a loser not Eli...

Not what this thread is about.  Lots of other threads where this would be more appropriate.

Welcome to the board.

I appreciate Eli but the change was long overdue.

I share all the positive thoughts expressed above, and greatly appreciate all Eli's past contributions -- both on and off the field... and I think we should also recognize how he is still putting the team first, even now at a time when he is being asked to stay on the sidelines. 

Several things I've read/seen over the past few days:

-- a story reported by several sources about how Eli, after hearing from Shurmer that Jones was being moved up to QB1, immediately went to the QB's room and began working with Jones to get ready for Tampa Bay (...15+ years as QB1, and he didn't walk out, tweet or complain -- just did the right thing for the team);

-- another story I've seen in several places explains how Eli could retire right now, and still get his full pay for this season (...some strange technicality of the retirement rules for long-tenured players) -- yet, even though his is not getting any extra comp, he's continuing to serve as Jones' mentor (...when a lot of folks would pout, take the money and walk away).

-- finally, seeing him today on the sidelines during the Tampa game, he repeatedly was front-and-center congratulating Jones after he good plays, and reassuring him after the bad -- and, after they won, Eli went up to Jones on the field and seemed genuinely happy for him (...looking more like a proud father, than a displaced ex-starter).

Eli is a class act -- and then, and now!!

Something to add:

Before DJ went on the field for the last drive, Eli was talking to him right into his face.  I'll bet a dollar to donut that Eli was telling DJ that this is just what a QB looks for; to go in with the game on the line & he can WIN IT!  (Shades of SBXLII.)

I have a confession , i am SUPER HAPPY about how awesome DJ was and hopefully continue to be

but... I will admit i thought i was over the Eli sadness thingy majingy but then......

The Giants posted on there facebook page an in depth look of the team on the sideline and their reactions to Daniel Jones , nothing but celebrations which was great ... then you see Eli always coming to Jones and congratulating him .....he seemed genuinely happy for him .. but makes me wonder if deep down it stings the guy  a bit and maybe he realized his time is up , hopefully Jones can do the unthinkable and get Eli his 3rd ring and he can retire

Ill never forget I met Eli twice in the airport when i worked at TSA (yes i was one of those guys for 3 years of my life) ... first time he was nothing but nice ... was with the family and still took the time to shake my hand and say hello, second time was the day after the final game of the season where he hurt his leg.... he had a whole leg cast .... made me wonder how bad it was .... anyways i chased his as and asked him to sign my giants rubber keychain .... i had a pen which failed to even write it on it ... he allowed me to run and get a sharpie and then signed it ..... nicest dude ever

Quote from: killarich on September 23, 2019, 09:08:45 PM
I have a confession , i am SUPER HAPPY about how awesome DJ was and hopefully continue to be

but... I will admit i thought i was over the Eli sadness thingy majingy but then......

The Giants posted on there facebook page an in depth look of the team on the sideline and their reactions to Daniel Jones , nothing but celebrations which was great ... then you see Eli always coming to Jones and congratulating him .....he seemed genuinely happy for him .. but makes me wonder if deep down it stings the guy  a bit and maybe he realized his time is up , hopefully Jones can do the unthinkable and get Eli his 3rd ring and he can retire

Ill never forget I met Eli twice in the airport when i worked at TSA (yes i was one of those guys for 3 years of my life) ... first time he was nothing but nice ... was with the family and still took the time to shake my hand and say hello, second time was the day after the final game of the season where he hurt his leg.... he had a whole leg cast .... made me wonder how bad it was .... anyways i chased his as and asked him to sign my giants rubber keychain .... i had a pen which failed to even write it on it ... he allowed me to run and get a sharpie and then signed it ..... nicest dude ever

Very nice post.

IIRC, the game where he hurt his foot - I think they said he broke his ankle. I could be wrong though.