ESPN's Hasselbeck: Giants should trade Eli to the Jags

But the Jags are better off with Bortles.

If I'm the Jags though, I wouldn't touch Eli Manning.

any trade value.

I would much rather see Eli go out somewhere else that is competitive then watch him drown in this terrible situation.

We aren't the best fit for Eli, and we aren't going to be until possibly next season.

I dont know why people keep thinking he is good enough to win.

would be a good move.

to be diagnosed with a shoulder issue and out for a long period of time then perhaps Miami would be interested. The other long shot possibility would be Denver.

BUT, ELI can say no to a trade so kind of pointless.

Has there been an in season trade of QB that would start for at least one team in the transaction?

Add in the fact that the Jags are in contention, not floundering like the 49ers that would make a mid season change more risky.

It seems really far fetched even if Eli was still playing at a high level.

Eli has a no trade clause, no?

Eli is terribler. Miami won't want anything to do with Eli either, especially after Osweiller threw for 300 yards and a few TD's in a nice win yesterday.

The only team I can see having any interest is Jax and it's only because of TC's relationship with Eli.

It's just a matter of time before someone else is playing qb....either starting or closing out blown games...

If that happens, then a big decision has to be made next March, regarding Eli....

who still loves Eli, I'd love to see this happen.

I doubt it will though.

In comment 14129414 Capt. Don said:

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Eli has a no trade clause, no?

Yes, but Hasslebeck is probably assuming he's waive it for a chance to reunite with Coughlinn and a competitive team.

it's asking a lot to bring a new QB in to the offense mid-season, even one with Eli's work ethic.

Makes sense on the surface, but it's still a reach

In comment 14129414 Capt. Don said:

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Eli has a no trade clause, no?

I think I remember hearing he has one..plus also eli stating he wants to finish his career as a giant as well

I think Eli is toast, I'd love nothing more than for him to go to the Jags and win another Super Bowl to close out his career.

They guy isn't what he was, and we do need to start moving on, but he's still a mid range QB (in stats and other measurables). He is a step up from Bortles, who has ow shown he'll never be more than he is. For a team that can win now, provide Eli protection, and needs a smart QB who can really manage an offense based on a strong running attack, Eli would be perfect.

But our ownership probably wouldn't.

Eli's no trade clause

If he doesn't WANT to leave NY, so.... yea.

don't think Eli has any trade value. Denver apparently expressed at least some interest in the offseason, but the Giants decided that Eli had three or four more good years, which is looking like a big mistake.

not sure about Mara ...

In comment 14129446 AcidTest said:

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don't think Eli has any trade value. Denver apparently expressed at least some interest in the offseason, but the Giants decided that Eli had three or four more good years, which is looking like a big mistake.

At this point I'm not concerned about receiving back much if any trade value.

In comment 14129431 PatersonPlank said:

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They guy isn't what he was, and we do need to start moving on, but he's still a mid range QB (in stats and other measurables). He is a step up from Bortles, who has ow shown he'll never be more than he is. For a team that can win now, provide Eli protection, and needs a smart QB who can really manage an offense based on a strong running attack, Eli would be perfect.

He is not a step up from Bortles. Even over the last couple of seasons, Bortles has been better from a numbers and efficiency standpoint. And he is not a mid-range QB. He's a bottom tier QB. He is what he is at this point. Mid-range QBs right now you are talking about Derek Carr, Dak Prescott, Andy Dalton on the higher side. Nobody would consider for a heart beat swapping Eli for any of those guys.

They already have Bortles

is one of the worst starters in the NFL, IMO. If he was mediocre, our offense wouldn't be one of the worst in the league with one of the best WR's and RB's in the game.

how would they handle that. I don't see them trading anybody.

In comment 14129446 AcidTest said:

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don't think Eli has any trade value. Denver apparently expressed at least some interest in the offseason, but the Giants decided that Eli had three or four more good years, which is looking like a big mistake.

You know, the only team that might make sense for Eli would be Tennessee. They have a good OL when healthy, a power running back if they ever used him, a good defense, and a good boundary, big target receiver. Mariota would probably need to get injured, and they have Blaine Gabbert as a back up, but that would be a good situation for Eli if there is one. They would live and die with Mariota before trading for Eli however, but I think it's becoming increasingly clear in Nashville that you cannot trust Mariota to be your franchise QB long-term, so it makes sense for them to simply move on at some point.

He has the chops to play well on the road in the playoffs and that’s what JAX needs to get over the hump.

anyone thinks this would ever happen.

The reason is because he deserves better than this. I don't care if the condition is even likely to be reached. It's sad to see the hatred spewed towards Eli. I keep seeing people claim he was never good and that the 2011 team won the SB because the team was great not Eli. Revisionist history at it's finest.

In comment 14129479 WillVAB said:

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He has the chops to play well on the road in the playoffs and that’s what JAX needs to get over the hump.

they Beat Pit in Pit last year

If we trade or bench Eli, who the hell is playing QB for us? Alex Tanney? give me a break, this guy a journeyman nobody. Theres no way lauletta is ready to play this year. As bad as Eli has been playing, we have zero options behind him this year

In comment 14129500 Br00klyn said:

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If we trade or bench Eli, who the hell is playing QB for us? Alex Tanney? give me a break, this guy a journeyman nobody. Theres no way lauletta is ready to play this year. As bad as Eli has been playing, we have zero options behind him this year

Tanney would get a start or two and then Lauletta would get the bulk of the starts. This would also ensure that the Giants end up with the #1 pick.

Flowers and Eli. A match made in Heaven.

In comment 14129479 WillVAB said:

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He has the chops to play well on the road in the playoffs and that’s what JAX needs to get over the hump.

Eli is done.

In comment 14129500 Br00klyn said:

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If we trade or bench Eli, who the hell is playing QB for us? Alex Tanney? give me a break, this guy a journeyman nobody. Theres no way lauletta is ready to play this year. As bad as Eli has been playing, we have zero options behind him this year

Let’s be honest. What difference will it make at this point?pull the bandaid off slowly, or get it over with and move forward?

Eli would not be fine. You guys do realize that Erik Flowers would be his starting LT right? They've had some injury issues up front and that line has struggled recently. They're better off with Bortles, he's better version of bad for them over the remainder of the season.

In comment 14129506 Jay on the Island said:

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In comment 14129500 Br00klyn said: Quote: If we trade or bench Eli, who the hell is playing QB for us? Alex Tanney? give me a break, this guy a journeyman nobody. Theres no way lauletta is ready to play this year. As bad as Eli has been playing, we have zero options behind him this year Tanney would get a start or two and then Lauletta would get the bulk of the starts. This would also ensure that the Giants end up with the #1 pick.

Absolutely pathetic that these are the options. how a team does not have a decent backup for an old, diminished QB is mind boggling

Fantasy talk. Not happening.

This isn't fantasy football folks. Or Madden. Why in the hell would the Jags do that? You could trade Tom Brady over there you can't have a QB learn the playbook on the fly and expect to compete for a championship. They have to roll with what they have.

Coughlin knows Eli as much as anyone. People would think that it is a no brainer but is it really? Do the Jags want to take on Eli's salary? What happens with Bortles then? You are basically telling him he is DONE and how long can the Jags put up with Eli too?

If I am Coughlin and I am truly serious about improving the QB situation after this season, then I am looking for a long term solution.

In comment 14129443 GiantsRage2007 said:

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Eli's no trade clause If he doesn't WANT to leave NY, so.... yea.

See how fast he would bless a trade if he is benched..But if Lauletta is not ready then might has well let Eli play out the year and pump up his QB stats..

Trade deadline is October 30th.
Both the Giants and Jaguars have a bye Week 9.
Both teams play their last game prior to the bye on October 28th.
A lot of things would have to happen for a trade, but the stars are starting to allign.

and EricJ.

+1.

We appreciate your concern for Eli

But I think he should stick around a little longer and try to work things out with Beckham.I'm sure that's what Beckham wants too,since he's all about winning

is they lost their LT and their RB--- and that is why bortles has been awful.
would they trade or take on that cost for a non sure thing that requires a lot of good things to happen around him as well--- to be successful at this stage.
seems unlikely
would love it to happen - give us all a team to root for the 2nd half and get to see the giants do a real committed rebuild

.....but most importantly, does it make sense for the Jags???

Tough to pickup a QB midyear and have him start.

When's the last time that actually happened??????

Was it maybe Carson Palmer who was sitting out in Cincy and went to Oakland mid year?

Who the hell was Case Keenum last year? Never heard of him.

But I'm in the Lauletta camp. It didn't look too big for him in the preseason and he protected the ball well. Showed some mobility in and out of the pocket.

Find out what you've got.

In comment 14129447 JonC said:

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not sure about Mara ...

I agree. I think this is the issue. And I believe Eli would OK the trade too.

Eli may not be an upgrade, certainly not enough of an upgrade to overcome the upheaval, learning curve on the offense, etc.

for Norwell.