I'm sure that Eli is confident that he will be TOLD by the Giants that it is time for him to retire. So Eli doesn't have to make THAT decision. But sooner or later, and very likely this year, Eli will no longer be wearing a Giants uniform.
38-year-old Eli Manning's real decision is, "What do I do now?"
What would you do? Stay home and play with the kids? I don't think so.
I don't see Eli as a TV personality like Michael Strahan, or as a football coach, or as a football analyst talking head.
I don't see Eli as a TV pitchman for pizza or insurance like brother Peyton.
If Eli were to run for office, I think that I would vote for him. The fact that he has been QB for the Giants for so long and so seldom puts his foot in his mouth shows a lot of potential for political success.
So folks, where exactly does Eli's golden parachute touch ground?
When Eli decides to retire, I can see him spending time with his family. He has four children and can concentrate on being daddy for a few years.
My only guess would be some type of front office position with team.
I can see him being the rich dude still mowing his own lawn on Saturday mornings.
My only guess would be some type of front office position with team.
I sure as hell hope not. We’d have to spend another 15 years with daily posts from Ron et al about how much Eli sucks as an administrator. As if we were not exhausted enough.
I'm sure he wouldn't want to blow up your spot like that, Jimmy.
I do as well, its just the time commitment. In some ways its just as time consuming as playing, possibly worse. Its not something you can dip your toe in either, its all or nothing.
I think he's done too well for himself to get into coaching. You generally see it with the players who aren't set for life and need to continue to work, or don't have outside factors limiting their time.
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just asking. (no ego, loves the org., loves the game, prolly loves DJones lol)
...make commercials and make a lot of money.
Stalker?
But I could see him completely staying out of the limelight.
He'd have to find some big, strong, horses. Can you picture a 6'5", 240 lb. cowboy?
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he and Peyton can pool their earnings and invest in a franchise. They don't have the money to do it alone, but getting investors should not be a problem. With Gail Benson owning the Saints after Tom's passing, she would likely sell knowing the Mannings would continue Tom's legacy. Hometown boys owning the hometown franchise sounds like a solid plan.
She would likely sell? You are making stuff up with this nonsense.
It could happen; maybe with Peyton, Dad, and Brees.
But, but, who would be the boss?
(1-2 yrs)
just asking. (no ego, loves the org., loves the game, prolly loves DJones lol)
Could happen.
Have you thought of spelling your first name, "Roary"?
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a 1000 acre ranch and become a Cowboy.
He'd have to find some big, strong, horses. Can you picture a 6'5", 240 lb. cowboy?
How about 6'4", 300 lbs?
Oxford, MS
Watch out Drew!
I think he will do a lot behind the scenes that you wont necessarily hear about but spend a lot more time with his family.
I also think he may look for another shot with a contender. If someone offers him a starting job I think he takes it. I dont see him staying with the Giants in a backup role or any other team where he is not the starter. He owes the Giants nothing and they owe him nothing at this point. There is no reason he cant try for another title with another team, his time here is clearly over after this season though, as it should be.
He's a wine lover. I would not be a bit surprised to see him buy a vineyard on the North Fork or even upstate and get into the wine business. But I think he'll stay in the metro area as home base.
As for the retirement thing, the Giants won't tell Eli to retire. They'll tell him that they're going to part ways with him. Eli will decide what to do about that. Depending on how this season goes, if he wants the money and the challenge, and feels he can still play, he can find a team, even if it's only for a year or two as a bridge QB. He may not want to do that, though — unless it is for New Orleans.
Far more likely DG signs him to one more year as a Giant if Eli does actually shine in 2019, and take the Giants at least into the playoffs. But the odds of that happening are about 1:4 or 1:5, frankly. Far more likely the Giants finish the year at 8 - 8, and pass the torch to DJ for 2020.
He might just roll around in a pile of cash every day.
I agree with above poster about franchise ownership.
The top of the peak athletes of the last generation have ownership of franchises. Michael, Magic, and Shaq have (or sold, but own other) pieces of major franchises in the US. LeBron and Yao Ming have stakes in major foreign clubs. That’s just nba players offhand. Jeter (whom we know Eli models himself from in many respects), Gretzky, Lemieux, Venus and Serena, Ronaldo. Nolan Ryan I think. Not exhaustive by any means, but this is tippy top pinnacle stuff. They both could get there on their own eventually (the name is worth so much), but pooling is faster.
The Broncos seem like a perfect fit. Peyton owns half of Colorado already, and he won a SB there. There is legal drama over ownership going on. Maybe bring in Elway, who already owns an arena league team there if you’d want a supergroup? That’s a pretty darn good package for any group of investors to present. Don’t know how that would impact the football operations, in that scenario.
That seems like the next move for the Manning clan. Continued property acquisition, business investments, sponsorship deals, charity golf tournaments, philanthropy. Build out the Manning brand.
He could also become a stay at home dad with all those kids and get a nice return on his earnings in some safe assets while coaching peewee and JV football. No one would think twice about it.
We all know he wanted to retire a Giant, but that doesn't mean he'll retire when the Giants don't offer him another contract.
That image is photoshop worthy.
I read a short article on Roger Staubach - who went into real estate after the NFL. Said he new the only way to be successful was to get an edge on his competition. He said he literally memorized all the rules and regs for the Real Estate industry.
When he retired he sold his company for 800 million dollars.
I can see Eli doing something like this. We won't hear about him or from him again but, he will be very successful wherever he chooses to go ....
Hahaha. Very funny.
I read a short article on Roger Staubach - who went into real estate after the NFL. Said he new the only way to be successful was to get an edge on his competition. He said he literally memorized all the rules and regs for the Real Estate industry.
When he retired he sold his company for 800 million dollars.
I can see Eli doing something like this. We won't hear about him or from him again but, he will be very successful wherever he chooses to go ....
He's one of the most competitive and tough Giants in history, you can argue between him, Bavaro and LT.
LOL dep that's a thread ender right there.
Big big chuckles.
This. It's not complicated
I think Eli is just a jock, a rich one, but nevertheless a sport junkie. like many of us.
I think the ownership thing makes some sense.
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he definitely has a competitive edge to him.
I read a short article on Roger Staubach - who went into real estate after the NFL. Said he new the only way to be successful was to get an edge on his competition. He said he literally memorized all the rules and regs for the Real Estate industry.
When he retired he sold his company for 800 million dollars.
I can see Eli doing something like this. We won't hear about him or from him again but, he will be very successful wherever he chooses to go ....
He's one of the most competitive and tough Giants in history, you can argue between him, Bavaro and LT.
I agree with you coach and this maybe an obvious statement but, Eli was more the Bavarro type as opposed to LT (imo). Eli, Like Bavarro kind of on the quiet side. But, that passion for success is right there boiling under the skin. LT was a "Crazed Dog" and wore his emotions on his sleeve.
My point is people (not us fans because we know who he is) - should not (better not) be fooled by his soft-spokeness (at times) and his "aw-shucks" demeanor. That would be a big mistake ; ).
Ask Belichick and Brady. Not that they under estimated him but, they know all about his competitiveness and his ability to be his best when the the spotlight is the hottest.
I still can't believe that throw to Manningham on the sideline during the 2nd SB against NE. For sure - Mario made a great catch but, the ball has to get there first. Both players literally had inches to work with and made it happen.