Odds Eli is Traded???

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and let him choose his next destination.

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Jax is the only place that makes any sense but they don't have the cap space to absorb his contract.

In comment 14582466 Jay on the Island said:

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and let him choose his next destination.

fuck that. We are paying him either way.

Let him impart all that knowledge on Jones and be around to come off the bench in the worst case scenario.

should have read the body of your post before commenting lol

but I can't imagine why he would. If they release him he can weigh his options.

Also, I'm not convinced anybody would trade for him.

kind of makes sense now if they either trade or release Eli.

since they seem to be going for it. But most likely he just finishes out his career here as backup. Obviously injuries happen too so who knows, he could end up back in again here. Mono is going around.

He is done

...zero IMO.

There's no demand.

think Eli has any trade value do not know what they are seeing on the field. I doubt there is any significant market for Eli. Maybe if he is cut, someone will add him as a backup.

In comment 14582466 Jay on the Island said:

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and let him choose his next destination.

they absolutely should not do this. if there are teams interested, they should work with Eli to get him to the one he'd most want to go to.

I believe at this point, his salary is fully guaranteed. If they trade him, they'll get relief for 14/16 of it and the acquiring team in a trade will pick up the remainder. I could be wrong about this, but if they can recoup ~$13-14M of cap that would roll into the future, they absolutely have to do it.

Team first.

In comment 14582486 mushroom said:

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kind of makes sense now if they either trade or release Eli.

HAHAHAHAHA

He gets traded. Why would they keep him to play only 2 games? That's moronic. And a total waste of money. Don't know why they would bench him now unless their is a trade TBH.

For his farewell.

makes him damn near untradable.

Makes no sense for the Giants to cut him because his salary for the rest of the year is guaranteed.

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I would let his agent negotiate with teams. Render the no trade clause irrelevant.

But there is a good chance Eli starts again for the Giants this year.

In comment 14582507 Bramton1 said:

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For his farewell.

I fully expect that - get the start - get a few plays or a series and then have him removed mid-drive so he can get a standing ovation.

Good Luck Eli.....Thanks for the memories

The Jets would seem to be the overwhelming favorite

They actually have a pretty good line-up. Just need an experienced QB

In comment 14582507 Bramton1 said:

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For his farewell.

You mean like a ceremonial 1 snap type of start?

In comment 14582480 Strahan91 said:

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Jax is the only place that makes any sense but they don't have the cap space to absorb his contract.

Not down the stretch he wasn't. He played great on their last drive.

and a team is interested they should release him.

I think they will if this is the case.

In comment 14582523 jlukes said:

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In comment 14582507 Bramton1 said: Quote: For his farewell. I fully expect that - get the start - get a few plays or a series and then have him removed mid-drive so he can get a standing ovation.

Has that ever happened in football before?

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In comment 14582507 Bramton1 said: Quote: For his farewell. I fully expect that - get the start - get a few plays or a series and then have him removed mid-drive so he can get a standing ovation.

And when they lose he can retire with a losing record.
They did this right now to avoid that.

They better retrieve him form the Eagles practice squad this week
Release Tanney

In comment 14582532 Lines of Scrimmage said:

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and a team is interested they should release him. I think they will if this is the case.

That depends on if they have offset language in his contract.

No offset language, no release.

as Eli can waive it. It isn't a league imposed no trade, Eli could say I will agree to a trade to these destinations...

Jets- very easily could see that. Darnold could be out for a bit. TS is out for the year most likely.

Jags- still possible as AFC South is up for grabs.

Pittsburgh- they could be in the market for a vet if anything happens to Rudolph.

Indianapolis- if Jacboy B were to get hurt they would be a big time possibility.

Minnesota- they are not thrilled with Cousins and have a ton of talent.

He has no trade value.

Maybe if he gets cut some desperate team might pick him up at a greatly reduced salary, but I think it's unlikely.

Barring a Jones injury or a farewell game 17 appearance (which Eli probably wouldn't want to do) I think the NFL has seen the last of Eli.

Even if he wants to play next year I think he'll put out some feelers, but when he realizes that he's not in demand at any price, I think he'll announce his retirement.

Or he asks to be traded.
I can't see the organization openly shopping him or releasing him

The most playoff ready team and its close to home for Eli. He and Brees could team up and do something. Just a thought. Bridgewater looked terrible.

want for him? Oh, and Eli has a no trade clause.

I also think the rest of the league has a different opinion of Eli than do Giants fans. I'd be amazed if any team would be interested in Eli as a starter.

knowledge.. Eli has NO trade value.. So there are guys walking the street with better ability and possibilities than Eli? So if I am the Jets I am better off signing a street FA?

If I am the Colts and feel ELI will be a security blanket for a team that has SB talent at WR, Oline, Rb and defense?

Jags- I am fine with GM as my QB???

If the Giants got a 6th rd pick for Eli that would be a fine deal for us and the other team gets a guy who can still play with superior talent around him..

In comment 14582622 jvm52106 said:

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knowledge.. Eli has NO trade value.. So there are guys walking the street with better ability and possibilities than Eli? So if I am the Jets I am better off signing a street FA? If I am the Colts and feel ELI will be a security blanket for a team that has SB talent at WR, Oline, Rb and defense? Jags- I am fine with GM as my QB??? If the Giants got a 6th rd pick for Eli that would be a fine deal for us and the other team gets a guy who can still play with superior talent around him..

Who walking the street has better ability?? LOL

for it to happen. Given the right situation, like New Orleans, he might go for it.

But after watching those fluttering passes last week and the terrible rollout passes, I thought he was done.

The rest of the year. If he wants to keep playing after this year, offer him the back up job/back up money. No one is letting him start elsewhere or giving him starting QB money.

Odds are he retires when the year is over.

In comment 14582547 Batenhorst said:

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They better retrieve him form the Eagles practice squad this week Release Tanney

Especially now that he has done a deep dive into their play book

In comment 14582596 ArcadeSlumlord said:

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The most playoff ready team and its close to home for Eli. He and Brees could team up and do something. Just a thought. Bridgewater looked terrible.

Good point. I thought about that after the Brees news we out. However, it wasn’t an option because Eli was still the starter. Forgot all about it now that’s jones has been given the ball.

That makes sense

He's not going anywhere.

In comment 14582498 M.S. said:

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...zero IMO. There's no demand.

^This. There is no market for Eli. He's done. Nobody wants his contract. Nobody would even trade a seventh, even if he was willing to waive his no trade clause.

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In comment 14582507 Bramton1 said: Quote: For his farewell. I fully expect that - get the start - get a few plays or a series and then have him removed mid-drive so he can get a standing ovation.

I doubt it. And I doubt Eli would want that to be honest.

the heat

Trade or release possibilities

Jets
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Denver
Pittsburg
New England (just because they are the ultimate Opportunists)
Miami

I don't think we can get much in a trade. Release is more likely.

I don't think the Giants will make any move unless Eli asks for his release

I hope he moves on to Jax (or some other competitive team that needs a QB). I'd like to see him get one last shot

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Very outside shot at playoffs but not even a thought to going deep into the playoffs. So stop with the salary crap. It's his final year and he damn well earned it. That money WOULD NOT have made any difference to this team this year.

I was hoping he would have a decent year for his swan song and then retire at the end of the year. My prediction for the rest of the year is that unlike many other QBs that have said, "It's not my job to mentor xxxxxxx" (Big Ben, Favre, Flacco, etc), we will see Eli in Daniel's ear on the sideline for the rest of the year.

I really hope Eli sees the writing on the wall and calls it.

All class. 2 WELL DESERVED rings & SB MVPs!!! Hope to see him in the HoF as a retired NY Giant.

In comment 14582500 bigbluehoya said:

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In comment 14582466 Jay on the Island said: Quote: and let him choose his next destination. they absolutely should not do this. if there are teams interested, they should work with Eli to get him to the one he'd most want to go to. I believe at this point, his salary is fully guaranteed. If they trade him, they'll get relief for 14/16 of it and the acquiring team in a trade will pick up the remainder. I could be wrong about this, but if they can recoup ~$13-14M of cap that would roll into the future, they absolutely have to do it. Team first.

Not a Cap person but you are correct I would agree. I was just saying let him go as that would be most respectful and easiest solution.

Eli wants to stay in the NJ area and the Jets need a QB/mentor for Darnold. They also have the cap to absorb his.


But I HIGHLY doubt we'd trade him to the Jets.