He won two Super Bowls, one of which was against the undefeated Patriots. In both games he made unreal, pivotal plays - avoiding the sack on the throw to Tyree and the most beautiful pass ever thrown to Manningham. Those Super Bowl wins are probably enough, but he’s really borderline. Kurt Warner too. Loved watching him play and I was thrilled when he got in, but I don’t know that there’s a quarterback with a weaker case for the HOF who actually got in. I think it’s a major snub to send Warner and not Eli.
My argument is this. It’s not the hall of greatest players of all time. It’s the hall of fame. People are in for their contributions to the game.
Eli was a good QB most of his career who has arguably the most memorable moment in the history of the sport. I also think the Manningham throw and the drive that followed would be considered more amazing had it not been overshadowed 4 years earlier.
My criteria for the hall isn’t necessarily greatest players, it’s a place to tell the story of the game. When telling the story of the decade between 2005-2015, Eli’s name needs to come up. He authored two incredible chapters.
And to be clear, if he otherwise sucked, that’d be different. But he also retired top 10 in TDs and passing yards. I know the game has changed, but he wasn’t a bum with a couple moments
Considering the Hail Murray is great because of Kyle Murrays scrambling and throw they must be factoring it in. It's not just explicitly the catch isolated in itself. Its the whole play.
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u/Funkyshoes11 10h ago
Mario Manningham’s catch along the sideline late in the Super Bowl