Don’t bring any of that anti-Eli Manning bias to retired New York Giants stars Plaxico Burress and Brandon Jacobs because they’re not interested in hearing it. In fact, if you even try to debate them on Eli’s Hall of Fame chances, you’re going to get an aggressive earful.
“Might, my [expletive],” Burress told SNY when asked if Eli “might” find his way into Canton. “He’s a first ballot Hall of Famer to me. The quarterbacks are in the Hall of Fame with less.”
Jacobs was even less interested in discussing the topic, suggesting that anyone who refused to vote for Manning should be immediately terminated and lose their vote.
“They should be out of a job,” Jacobs said bluntly.
The topic of Manning and the Hall of Fame is a contentious one in the sports world. However, it’s clear that the vast majority of Manning’s former teammates all believe he’s a shoo-in, which is an opinion shared by a large number of his opponents as well.
In fact, those who consistently argue against Manning’s Hall of Fame eligibility are those who have never competed alongside or against Eli, and know little about him other than the clips they occasionally see on television.
Manning’s legacy is one that will appreciate over time, and five years from now, the question of his Hall of Fame eligibility be far less fiery and emotionally-driven.
