"Yeah, I think sitting here right now, I think I can play another four years," the 36-year-old quarterback of the New York Giants told ESPN.
"That's the way the body feels. ... Again with football, you don't know what's going to be the difference, how you're going to feel next year. And right now I still have the same enthusiasm and I'm working hard and I like doing the training and watching film and doing everything ... I have to do to prepare for it. So I don't see it slowing down. I think until the time comes or that changes, I'm going to keep going as hard as I can." |
How long he can play is somewhat dependent on whether the OL can actually protect him.
I am in the vast minority here, judging by past predictions for Eli
It just seems to me, this team has him all in again. McAdoo has never BS'd about Eli and he said it's the best camp he's had. He's got another Plax opposite Beckham, Shepard knows exactly what he's doing, he's got his Ole Miss boy Engram at TE and most importantly he's mastered the WCO. And I think deep down, Davis Webb may've been the motivational cherry on top.
I don't think it's possible to play much better than he did in 2011 but he may have his career year statistically.
This D is pretty much locked up for the next 4 years.
Today's NFL landscape + today's conditioning/physical advancements + Eli's good health = WHO THE HELL KNOWS. I'd get used to Eli's #10 Jersey. I don't think he's going anywhere anytime soon.
The offense as a whole needed work. It still does but it's better on paper today than it's been since 2011-2012. Eli will handle things in this offense like he always has--like a pro. 30 Tds. Some mistakes. Duck and cover at times. In the end he will deliver.
Whoa whoa, let's not undersell Eli & this Giants team.
"At least a couple rings"?
Sure you don't think like 5 or 6?
It's pretty obvious that Eli does not fear/care if Webb eventually replaces him. Dammit, I'll really miss Eli once he hangs them up.
Today's NFL landscape + today's conditioning/physical advancements + Eli's good health = WHO THE HELL KNOWS. I'd get used to Eli's #10 Jersey. I don't think he's going anywhere anytime soon.
Superb post. Wholeheartedly agree. You simply said it better than I did now and in the past. Thank you
Not a chance.
I think once his contract is up in 2019 he'll walk away from the NFL and go sit on a beach somewhere with his wife and kids.
It just seems to me, this team has him all in again. McAdoo has never BS'd about Eli and he said it's the best camp he's had. He's got another Plax opposite Beckham, Shepard knows exactly what he's doing, he's got his Ole Miss boy Engram at TE and most importantly he's mastered the WCO. And I think deep down, Davis Webb may've been the motivational cherry on top.
I don't think it's possible to play much better than he did in 2011 but he may have his career year statistically.
That's the annoying thing about fantasy/stat obsessed age/PFF age the NFL is in. The numbers will never reflect what he truly did in 2011. To me it's easily the most impressive season I've ever seen out of a Giants QB in my lifetime and possibly one of the 10 greatest seasons I've seen from any QB in my lifetime.
But also, it may have doomed him with the front office.....they felt he could continue to play with a bad OL/no running game.....and so they delayed fixing what was really wrong with this offense....
But also, it may have doomed him with the front office.....they felt he could continue to play with a bad OL/no running game.....and so they delayed fixing what was really wrong with this offense....
Agree.
Some dude named Lawrence might disagree?
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typically a QB is done by his late 30s or even mid 30s but we now play in an era of the NFL where QBs don't take the same amount of hits and athletes in general are afforded better technology, nutrition and training than year's past. While it true that rarely any QB plays into their 40s, we aren't really sure how long the modern day QB will last. Plus you have Eli who is unique in his own right. The guy must have drank a lot of milk as a kid.
Today's NFL landscape + today's conditioning/physical advancements + Eli's good health = WHO THE HELL KNOWS. I'd get used to Eli's #10 Jersey. I don't think he's going anywhere anytime soon.
Superb post. Wholeheartedly agree. You simply said it better than I did now and in the past. Thank you
Thanks Fiddy and my pleasure. Full disclaimer I steal everything I know from here!
Not a chance.
Annoying. He didn't get sacked a lot last year but you do what you do...don't change.
I think once his contract is up in 2019 he'll walk away from the NFL and go sit on a beach somewhere with his wife and kids.
I don't see it that way. I think Eli wants to win and wants to compete as much as Brady, Peyton, Brees and Favre. He just doesn't attention whore himself out like some of the others did. Eli will play as long as his body holds up.
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And shouldn't even be a debate if he plays until 40. I want him in the organization for life. Hand him the offensive coordinator job when he is done.
Some dude named Lawrence might disagree?
Perhaps. LT for sure the best player in franchise history. But in totality, consider the importance of the position, the longevity, his conduct, and of course the championships...Eli is the most important player in franchise history.
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Not a chance.
Annoying. He didn't get sacked a lot last year but you do what you do...don't change.
First of all, have a sense of humor.
Second of all, you know as well as anyone that Eli's sack total last season is kinda meaningless, because he threw a ton of balls away, not to mention his fair share of "chuck and ducks."
A lotta BBIers have observed how jittery Eli looked at times last season. There's a good reason for that. I can never recall Eli having to take his eyes off his receivers to glance how his left side was holding up.
Finally, I'm not here on BBI to defend the indefensible. Our O-line ain't that good... hasn't been for years and there's not a whole lottta promise in the foreseeable future. The best future talent along the Giants front line isn't on the current roster.
I do have a sense of humor. You just say the same thing over and over. It's fine, have at it. But we are gonna point out that you repeat things. And like I said it's not really relevant or pertainent to my point.
We're in fine shape, warts and all. Enjoy it.
I think he is the ultimate competitor
We're in fine shape, warts and all. Enjoy it.
Amen to that!
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The OL does in fact have some pieces in place. It can be average this season and great next season with a little luck or work in the offseason.
We're in fine shape, warts and all. Enjoy it.
What if the status quo is maintained by Flowers? We just don't know....if he remains the same, next year could be his last.....What about Pugh and Richburg? They both want the big bucks...Pugh has to show he can remain healthy for a season, probably the main reason they used their option on him rather than sign him to a big contract.....Richburg has to show he can stay healthy and not be overpowered up the middle.....the RG/RT is still a mess, with only pretenders to the throne.....it's quite possible, the OL could be worse next year, than this year....the only cure would be to sign some high priced FA's, if available, and to get very lucky in the draft.....but even that is a crap shoot.....we drafted Flowers, Pugh, and Richburg with high picks, and none are locks for next season, at this moment in time...
How long have we been working on this OL? We probably will be working on it next year.....
The OL has to remain healthy....subs are not an option....it is an average line at best....but with more options available to Eli, he may be able to produce with this offense, despite the OL.....
We're in fine shape, warts and all. Enjoy it.
+1 couldn't have said it any better Doug!
After that 2015 season, this team needed a major overhaul in talent and you can't just do that in 1-2 off-seasons. The Defense was addressed last season, getting more weapons for Eli was addressed this off-season with Evan Engram and Brandon Marshall, as well as improved roster depth especially at TE.
Next year will\should be about addressing shoring up the O-Line and possibly RB if Perkins\Vereen\Gallman\Darkwa don't pan out.
So while I'm hoping the O-line keeps Eli relatively healthy this season and that we can complete for a playoff spot in 2017. I'm not really expecting any title runs till 2018-2020 seasons before Eli retires.
There are 56 reasons why this statement is wrong.
Although if Eli plays at a high level till he's 40 and wins another Superbowl MVP, it'll be hard to say he can't pass LT as the greatest Giants player of all time.
As long as the sign is big enough to see Eli's big face and name all over it I'm in. Wouldn't want any confusion!
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The defense sucked in 14-15. Now it's stacked. The TEs were dreadful last season. Now they appear to be loaded. The OL does in fact have some pieces in place. It can be average this season and great next season with a little luck or work in the offseason.
We're in fine shape, warts and all. Enjoy it.
+1 couldn't have said it any better Doug!
After that 2015 season, this team needed a major overhaul in talent and you can't just do that in 1-2 off-seasons. The Defense was addressed last season, getting more weapons for Eli was addressed this off-season with Evan Engram and Brandon Marshall, as well as improved roster depth especially at TE.
Next year will\should be about addressing shoring up the O-Line and possibly RB if Perkins\Vereen\Gallman\Darkwa don't pan out.
So while I'm hoping the O-line keeps Eli relatively healthy this season and that we can complete for a playoff spot in 2017. I'm not really expecting any title runs till 2018-2020 seasons before Eli retires.
Agree Jack. Wish we could have rebuilt the entire team so that everything completely clicked from a personnel viewpoint simultaneously but it rarely if ever works that way in the NFL these days. Just have to hope things work well enough for this team to get to January with a shot. The OL could just hold together or peak at the right time. There's toughness in that group I firmly believe that.
I have read all the threads...the good Eli and the bad Eli...
This topic has been beaten into the ground in many ways...
Give Eli time in the pocket...surround him with the right weapons...give him a running game...Eli absolutely plays till he is 40.
Give the Man the keys to the castle...
I didn't love the qb pick either but I get why they did it. Also like the player. I just feel like you're better off getting the blue chip qb rather than hope to steal one of these decent prospect types like Webb. Still, I get why they did it.
Don't forget, the NFL is a business. This is a big year for Eli, Although Eli says he could play another four years, that doesn't mean it will be with the Giants
Webb in the 3rd...that's a huge ego
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Outside of a fluke injury -- which makes the Webb pick a real head scratcher. The Giants are basically just grooming Webb for another team.
Don't forget, the NFL is a business. This is a big year for Eli, Although Eli says he could play another four years, that doesn't mean it will be with the Giants
Even Eli haters have to concede he's at least an average to above average QB at this point. There's a lot of value in that -- especially a guy who doesn't miss time.
Objectively, Giants fans are spoiled. There are a lot of teams around the league who have burned a lot of picks, coaches, and time trying find stability at the QB position. Some teams have been waiting decades for a QB like Eli.
I just don't think it's smart to get cute and take a year too early vs too late approach w Eli. And these mid to late round QB picks have proven to be a waste under Reese.
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Outside of a fluke injury -- which makes the Webb pick a real head scratcher. The Giants are basically just grooming Webb for another team.
Don't forget, the NFL is a business. This is a big year for Eli, Although Eli says he could play another four years, that doesn't mean it will be with the Giants
I think Eli is going to have a strong year, but even if he's just average you can't dump him and give Webb the keys. Odds are there would be a huge drop from average to Webb.
IMO, LT is the greatest defensive player of all time because he re-defined what a LB can do on the field, not to mention he invented/created an entirely new way of tackling by chopping at the ball.
He also may have been the first NFL player to scream around the edge and rotate his shoulders/upper back away from the tackle's extended arms... and still vector directly to the QB.
There is only one LT... a once-in-a-generation player!
Webb in the 3rd...that's a huge ego
I don't think the Giants push Eli out unless his play slips to the point of hopelessness. The Giants probably still have regrets about how they handled the Simms thing to this day. Dave Brown was a 1st rounder. Simms was coming off surgery...and they still probably regret letting Simms walk. Doesn't help that Brown blew...but still.
If Eli is playing at even a respectable level in 3 years I don't see the Giants cutting bait. Maybe they let the two battle it out in camp...but I don't see Eli getting cut or not re-signed. I guess Eli could choose to walk...there's that.
I wish he was more athletic, heck said the same about Simms
back in the day.