Eli in pressers... does he look different to you?

That’s a long time for anyone

He looks run down. I know he's got a lot of $ left on the table, but it wouldn't shock me if he retired. Or maybe he wants to go elsewhere & win. Losing will have this type of impact on people.

he looked like a little kid photobombing the team picture in the end zone...

I think he is just tired of losing and not playing to the level he has. Even if he thinks he still has it, he has to look around and figure he doesnt have the horses to run with.

I think he will retire at the end of the season.

His dad Archie says he has a decision to make, at seasons end. I can see him not playing out his contract and retire, and I wouldn't be one bit surprised.

Years of a significant amount of one the larger fan bases in the world constantly talking shit about you, the media ragging on you, former teammates putting you down, constantly living in the shadow of your brother, 6 out of 7 losing seasons and playing behind one of the worst offenses in the nfl... It'll take a toll on anyone, even Eli.

I feel stressed when I've disappointed even one person in life or at work. Imagine an entire city?

Not to mention, he juggles a personal life with kids and a wife. It's a lot.

Playing on the team you love that has been bad for years and seeing that they’re still far away has to wear on you. He’s human.

Not seeinga difference. Answers are the same. Earlier this year as losses piled up - maybe. yesterday - no.

looks like he's become comfortably numb.

probably his diet?

what do you expect? For this team to win with Eli, he has to be "perfect"....he is not ......

By that, I mean, he has to carry the team, because everyone else makes too many mistakes...dropped passes, stupid penalties, missed assignments, defenses that can't hold leads, etc.

He is not allowed to make mistakes if this team is going to win....but he is nowhere near that guy of 2011....7 years of playing behind terrible OL's have taken their toll on him.....

That, and Father Time.....

I'm roughly his age, and he looks old as do I.

He looks and sounds like an old veteran that is feeling the creep of age and the toll playing football takes. Add in the losing and some criticism of him over the last two years (it’s been a rollercoaster up and down on and off the field).

The Mannings don't strike me as people who leave money on the table.

where there was cause for celebration. Not knocking Eli, the reality of the situation is the wins the past couple of years have all come at a time where it was too little, too late. Hard for him to come to the podium and really be chipper about a win, given the situation.

The end is near, loves playing QB for the Giants. Doesn't want it to end.

In comment 14223286 dep026 said:

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he looked like a little kid photobombing the team picture in the end zone... I think he is just tired of losing and not playing to the level he has. Even if he thinks he still has it, he has to look around and figure he doesnt have the horses to run with.

...he doesn't have the horses to run with."

Huh???

You almost make it sound as though Eli would be good enough to win a third Super Bowl if only he had the proper supporting cast.

dep026... your devotion to Eli is both admirable and a little depressing.

...he does indeed look old.

And I'm hoping that what you're seeing is a man who's gonna hang 'em up at the end of this season.

...he will retire before putting this franchise through another year of turmoil and second quessing.

In comment 14223443 M.S. said:

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In comment 14223286 dep026 said: Quote: he looked like a little kid photobombing the team picture in the end zone... I think he is just tired of losing and not playing to the level he has. Even if he thinks he still has it, he has to look around and figure he doesnt have the horses to run with. ...he doesn't have the horses to run with." Huh??? You almost make it sound as though Eli would be good enough to win a third Super Bowl if only he had the proper supporting cast. dep026... your devotion to Eli is both admirable and a little depressing.

Shouldnt every QB have a proper supporting cast or only select QBs allowed to have them?

He is looking old. It's nothing more than that.

Once you hit your late 30's it's tough to hide it.

that's an imposter!

He’s got a top 5 WR and a top 5 RB.

older, do you maintain the same kind of enthusiasm after you have been there for a while especially if the company you work for is having difficult times.

I think this is what losing does, especially to veterans. It is tough to deal with losing...even just for one year...let alone six of the last seven...no playoffs, nothing to look forward to in terms of football.

I think that is one of the biggest questions Eli has to answer. Do I still have the enthusiasm to play for this team and there are no guarantees things will be any better. To me, Eli is relatively healthy for as long as he has played and maybe it is just time to go...spend it with your kids and wife. All aging vets go through this...difference is the current ones like Brady, Brees, Rivers and Big Ben are still on winning teams and that makes it a lot easier.

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He’s got a top 5 WR and a top 5 RB.

So 2 players is enough to contend with? Really?

what he did to ruin 2008, I will never forgive Reese for how he screwed up a franchise QB coming into his best years.

It is completely unforgiveable and, to quote my wife, it hurts me in my heart.

In comment 14223494 dep026 said:

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In comment 14223443 M.S. said: Quote: In comment 14223286 dep026 said: Quote: he looked like a little kid photobombing the team picture in the end zone... I think he is just tired of losing and not playing to the level he has. Even if he thinks he still has it, he has to look around and figure he doesnt have the horses to run with. ...he doesn't have the horses to run with." Huh??? You almost make it sound as though Eli would be good enough to win a third Super Bowl if only he had the proper supporting cast. dep026... your devotion to Eli is both admirable and a little depressing. Shouldnt every QB have a proper supporting cast or only select QBs allowed to have them?

Sorry dep026, but after yesterday's miserable Giants debacle, I'm in no mood to answer your rhetorical question.

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Sorry dep026, but after yesterday's miserable Giants debacle, I'm in no mood to answer your rhetorical question.

I'll try not to ask you one that may cause you to think next time.

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...he will retire before putting this franchise through another year of turmoil and second quessing.

Might miss this guy when the next guy is a clown.

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In comment 14223508 LawrenceTaylor56 said: Quote: He’s got a top 5 WR and a top 5 RB. So 2 players is enough to contend with? Really?

Lol. Yeah. Aside from two top 5 players on a offense driven league. Nah. Maybe if we had a top 25 QB we’d look better.

In comment 14223578 LawrenceTaylor56 said:

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In comment 14223516 dep026 said: Quote: In comment 14223508 LawrenceTaylor56 said: Quote: He’s got a top 5 WR and a top 5 RB. So 2 players is enough to contend with? Really? Lol. Yeah. Aside from two top 5 players on a offense driven league. Nah. Maybe if we had a top 25 QB we’d look better.

lol, sure.

Meaning..just in appearance?

Holy crap.......I think he's tired of losing - so maybe in his voice inflection shows that but they guy looks the same to me............

Pile on Eli day after a shutout loss.........

He has only won a playoff game in 2 out of 15 years as Giants QB. That is mat not be enough of HOF resume even though those 2 years were SB champs.

Quite chipper after his wins. He looks a bit more handsome nowadays than his younger years :D

It's better to look good, than feel good, my darling....