Then he went in to Lambeau and whipped the 15-1 team that had the MVP on it.
There is an argument to be made there, but Rodgers was silly that year. A lot of those 4th quarter numbers were because we were in constant dog fights all year in the 4th quarter. Eli also didn't even have a 2-1 TD/Int ratio that year. Not good.
On the Sports Junkies in DC today the four hosts held a vote for his HOF chances and only 1 of the 4 gave him the vote. Happily it was the one guy on the show I actually respect since he played college sports. The other 3 are just loud mouth couch jockeys like many of us.
The thinking to minimize fourth quarter comebacks. I guess your point is that Eli got a lot of opportunities to come from behind in the fourth? Strange way to look at it in my opinion.
Also let's not act like his td/int ratio wasn't about 2-1
Eli's body of work is all over the map, his career has been nothing but streaky at best...but people see what they want to see...
Name a two time SB MVP not in the HOF.
Eli's career will age like fine wine. The great QBs that won SBs are going to back Eli's case. They KNOW what 2 SB MVP trophies mean. ELi has as many playoff wins as Drew Brees, Steve Young and Dan Marino...Just sayin'
If he didn't beat the mighty Patriots twice, once when they were 17-0, I woould say no to the HOF
Name a two time SB MVP not in the HOF.
7 4th quarter comeback wins (NFL Record).
32nd ranked rushing attack. 25th ranked defense.
Think about how that relates to a 9-7 win season.
Then he went in to Lambeau and whipped the 15-1 team that had the MVP on it.
There is an argument to be made there, but Rodgers was silly that year. A lot of those 4th quarter numbers were because we were in constant dog fights all year in the 4th quarter. Eli also didn't even have a 2-1 TD/Int ratio that year. Not good.
4,643 yards
9.2 Y/A
45 TDs/6 INTs
7.5 TD/INT ratio
84.5 QBR
15-1 Packers Regular Season record
Those numbers are absurd.
The MVP is a regular season award and Rodgers clearly had the best season.
Also let's not act like his td/int ratio wasn't about 2-1
29/16.
4,643 yards
9.2 Y/A
45 TDs/6 INTs
7.5 TD/INT ratio
84.5 QBR
15-1 Packers Regular Season record
Those numbers are absurd.
The MVP is a regular season award and Rodgers clearly had the best season.
This a better way to see it. MVP is a regular season award. Eli's whole body of work was better than Rodgers in 2011.
MVP should come after the entire season is over.
EDIT: Typed crazy list of why and erased it all. You know all of it.
1st ballot.
His career is going to age very well, the big moments are so bright and memorable. You will forget the lows, so will the voters.
His legacy is that in the biggest of moments, on the biggest stages, he played his best, and beat the best the game has EVER seen. TWICE!
1st ballot HoF. Bank it.
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Eli's body of work is all over the map, his career has been nothing but streaky at best...but people see what they want to see...
Name a two time SB MVP not in the HOF.