I understand the season hasn't even started and he could be terrific in the new system. I hope he is. But he hasn't played like a top QB for a couple of years, and he may not be the same QB we remember. If he struggles and it doesn't appear that it's everyone else's fault, how many games do you wait until you give Nassib a chance? Personally, I would give Manning four games to turn it around. If the first four games of the year look like 2013, I'd yank him and give the kid a shot in Week 5 at home against Atlanta. I just don't want to watch Eli fumbling his way to another losing year. Cut the cord and try something else. With just four games played, we could still turn it around. And it's not like Eli hasn't had his chances.
I ride and die with Eli this year.
One more 2013-esque season from Eli means it's over imo.
no.
I'm not worried about him either. There's nothing wrong w him that a decent OL wouldn't help. Considering we have no idea that it may better or God forbid worse than last year that's what I'm most concerned about.
And I'm over here kind of glad it looks like Nassib is going to make the team and not be another wasted draft pick. Now you want him to start over Eli. Lol wow
Hi Tiki. Lol
Look for Eli to have a solid season with a lot less turnovers.
I do think there's a pretty good chance that he gets replaced in the offseason. I don't think there will be much of an appetite to pay huge money to an aging player in exchange for sub-par performance. My guess is that this year looks more like 2012, where it's below average/Carson Palmer level performance rather than last year's bottom-5 level. But you still don't pay that kind of money for Carson Palmer level QBing.
Of course it's Eli, so you really never know. There's still a chance that he'll come out and play like a good QB this year. Nothing would really shock you with Eli Manning.
Eli's career doesn't mean dick going forward. If Eli and the Giants suck this year, the FO needs to make a decision about whether or not they have to draft a QB Rd. 1 after the season. And they can't make an intelligent decision about that without giving Nassib at least several games to show what he's got. They may have already determined he's not the guy, but they have no basis yet to say he is the guy without playing him in real games.
I was actually a little encouraged by the last game. It made me feel like the line was still an issue but that Eli may be less of one than I had thought. Or at least I hope. We'll see.
TIME TO LET NASSIF DO HIS THING
I hope he learned from last year, that he can't do it all, and that he can't force the issue....
As for Manning and the reg season, if he's making bad mistakes out there you have to bench him just like you would any other player. Let him get his head and get back in the game unless Nassib is in control.
Bill in UT : 8:31 pm : link : reply
It's a legitimate question that needs to be considered by the team next year[/quote]
If that passes as a legitimate question, not many illegitimate ones can be written.
Even in your defense, you talk about next year. By inference, the OP seems to be discussing this year.
Unless somebody can separate Eli's possible woes from the possible woes of the OL, it is not a very smart discussion at all.
As for Manning and the reg season, if he's making bad mistakes out there you have to bench him just like you would any other player. Let him get his head and get back in the game unless Nassib is in control.
I tip my cap to you, sir!
Better known as the Jameis Winston plan.
The people who called me a troll (whatever that is) need to be a little more tolerant of other opinions. After all, if we can't express our opinions, what's the point of having a discussion board? I hope Eli's status as the starter isn't an issue for this year, but if he bombs again, this may be the first of many such threads.
WeatherMan : 6:12 pm : link : reply
Give the man a functioning OL and everything will get better from there.
Eli is not the problem. It's the brand new offensive line coming off years of embarrassing production learning to play a new scheme.
We've seen what eli does with even a decent line. We never even got to see that with archie.
Eli's downfall (and the team's) may be if he averages more than 1 interception per game, 16 for the season. It was all the interceptions in the first 6 games last year that killed the season.
And embarrassing
I agree but can't imagine it goes that route.
If the Giants are 0-5 and Eli has twice as many picks as TDs, the problem won't be with Eli. The picks and record will be a symptom of something else.
Can't miss that...
The Broncos can win that game with Osweiler.
And I'm over here kind of glad it looks like Nassib is going to make the team and not be another wasted draft pick. Now you want him to start over Eli. Lol wow
it's never eli's fault right?
Eli showed a bit last game. And the line still sucked balls. Eli shouldn't get a pass for stupid INTs and bad play but when you have a bottom 5 OL(for now) feels is a bit myopic doesn't it?
The reality is the Giant's OL even gelling and becoming proficient might never be much better than middle of the road.
Joe Montana was traded at age 34, Steve Young retired at 38, but really didn't play much at all until he was 30.
Peyton Manning was released by Indy at 35 and Indy went with Luck. Aikman (I know it was injury) retired at 34. Donnovan McNabb left Philly at 33 and retired at 35.
So some QB's just lose it, and some organizations are just willing to move on.
In the case of SF, They decided the long time journyman, turned into great QB was ready to take over.
In the case of P Manning, Indy decided it was time.
In the case of McNabb, Philly decided to move on. NE moved on from Bledsoe when he was about 30, and put in a 6th round Tom Brady (the 4th string QB his rookie year)
So that Nassib might blossom in his 2nd year and be ready to go this year or next is not unheard of. The Giants might decide that it is time to get ready for the next chapter
Its not or at least shouldn't be.
We just have too many on BBI that would rather criticize versus debate. Above is just a sample...
The sky would have to fall before Eli is replaced....
He has never had great arm strength.
No. Not at all.
We will miss Eli when he is gone.
Archie Manning went several years with mediocre stats as he ran for his life, but then again, that was before the time of a lot of internet morons not understanding the game trying to play armchair GM.
You say this like Mara/Reese should just take out an ad in the NY Times classified section...
[quote] In comment 11824923 WeatherMan said:
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Give the man a functioning OL and everything will get better from there.
Let's assume that Manning will have "a functioning OL" this season. He would still have to complete the majority of his passes, to be considered competent and keep his job. If the Giants have no passing game with "a functioning OL", then it will effect the running game, and eventually the entire offense, OL included.
Also, if Manning continues to throw interception, while having "a functioning OL," then it's time to consider other options.
Something that is brand new, does not have a past record.
Ignore the puerile, personal attacks, and keep asking the questions that need to be asked.