I am not one of you jumping off a ledge because Reese decided to spend a 3rd round pick on a potential Eli successor instead of wasting it on a OL prospect in the worst OL draft class in maybe 20 years.
Did we ever think that even if Eli WANTS to play another 5 years, maybe the Giants don't want to pay him past the remaining 3 years. And they certainly aren't going to give him $20 million anymore, even if he's still got gas left in the tank.
It was smart of Reese and the FO to look ahead. They didn't force the issue, they didn't trade up, they didn't lose draft picks, they valued this QB at the spot they were in and made a move for the future.
Guess what... that's what championship organizations do!
From Eli point of view: This guy is sneaky competitive and we will probably have to call Security to drag him out of the facility, kicking and screaming, when it is all said and done. I say he has another 5 productive years, barring injury. He has a knack of getting rid of the ball early when in trouble, so it's a possibility.
From the Webb Slinger point of view: If I'm him, I'm actually kinda upset knowing Eli's longevity iron man streak. From reading the articles about him, I really don't think he wants to sit around rotting away on the bench for 3-4 years a la Nassib. I say he starts to get inpatient around year 2 and starts making trade demands.
From a draft value point of view: As much as I like the Webb pick, I wonder if we could have drafted someone with more immediate impact in the 3rd round, and then draft Brad Kaaya in the later rounds as our project/insurance.
As much as people like to say Eli can play until 42......it is unlikely. And I am huge Eli fan.
I like the pick.
I actually had that vision yesterday. He wins another Superbowl this year, than retires.
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Shit... maybe Eli can deflate a few footballs so our backup can get some action.
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Only have 2 years left on his contract?
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He has 3 years left on the contract. But the last 2 years, there is a $5mil roster bonus due on the 3rd day of the league year. He could be cut next year witha $12.4 mil cap hit. If he is cut in the final year, the cap hit is $6.2.
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who knows what he'll do. go out on top with the ability to walk for the rest of his life?
I actually had that vision yesterday. He wins another looSuperbowl this year, than retires.
Perfect ending to a sports career only a very few people can dream of. Maybe he gets tempted to try for a repeat but rolling the dice once again,,,, For a QB, 36 is starting to get pretty old, but for the rest of your life it is very young.
Sy compared him to Brock Osweiler
Boylhart compared him to Mark Sanchez
I don't think Eli has anything to worry about w regards to Webb.
I like the pick.
I agree with this.
You heard it from McAdoo after the season and you heard it loud and clear from the FO on Saturday with the pick.
He has enough in the tank to be a winner for maybe a couple years imv but that's about it...
Sy compared him to Brock Osweiler
Boylhart compared him to Mark Sanchez
I don't think Eli has anything to worry about w regards to Webb.
In fairness, Boylhart did qualify that statement...