Eli to retire

tough as nails, 2 rings, 2 SB MVPs.

I am happy for him...tough to stop doing something you love but the right move IMO...he has his health and a loving family.

we never have to see him in another uniform.

Enjoy retirement, Eli. You've more than earned it. We'll miss you.

seems like yesterday I was sitting in my living room hearing about the trade with the Chargers and how excited I was that the Giants had Eli Manning in Blue.

Thanks for the amazing memories Eli!

Thank you for your calm level headed demeanor, for being all class all the time, for never quitting, for delivering two super bowl victories, for carrying a team on your back in 2011, for denying Tom Brady two rings, for being the best prankster, for being silently strong, for turning in a legendary playoff performance against the 49ers, for being a family man, for being the calm in the storm, for your awww schucks attitude, and for being a Giant. AND THANK YOU FOR NEVER WEARING ANOTHER NFL UNIFORM.

Best QB in Giants history. Not even a discussion (No offense Phil). Wishing Eli all the best in retirement. Mission Accomplished. A career well earned and a retirement well deserved. God Bless you and yours.

But, am I the only one who wanted to see another year or two somewhere resulting in a playoff run?

For the championships (two great upsets!), for the toughness, and most of all for the class!

preference to avoid being 'the show', center of attention:

Friday during the SB bye week, prior to the nothing burger Pro Bowl. Keep your head down, son, and go to work

of a player to root for. What can I say - he really is an amazing high character person who embodies all that team sports is supposed to teach you:

Grit, toughness, high character, studied hard, great teammate, and weathered all the tough times to become a champion. What a great athlete and person to have represent our team all these year!

How tough he played. No one else would have made it through that game, never mind win it. Such an under-rated player.

In comment 14790049 ColHowPepper said:

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preference to avoid being 'the show', center of attention: Friday during the SB bye week, prior to the nothing burger Pro Bowl. Keep your head down, son, and go to work

Well said. No doubt he had zero interest in drawing any more attention to himself than was appropriate

Thank you for being you Eli.

Sad to see you go, but happy you did it in Giants blue!

How many teams go decades without even finding a franchise quarterback?
How many teams have one, but he's a jerk?
How many teams have one, but he's oft-injured?
How many teams have one that you can point your kids to with pride and say this guy is a role model for life?
Damn few, as we all know.
Thank you, Eli. More than we can say.

In comment 14790053 Peter from NH (formerly CT) said:

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How tough he played. No one else would have made it through that game, never mind win it. Such an under-rated player.

^This. I like that game more than any other except him beating Favre in the frozen tundra of Green Bay in the NFC championship game in 2008.

He has shown nothing but class his entire career! I am and will always be a loyal fan of his!

it's a relief for the Giants. Now teams who need a QB will still have to move up in the draft cause they can't sign Eli

The best QB in the history of the franchise and has provided me with some of the best sports memories that I have ever had. THANK YOU!!!!

A great Giant!

Some of my greatest memories as a Giants fan have come with you at the helm. Enjoy your family.

moving on...

Crying already. Giant among Giants.

You're a Giant on and off of the field. You are the true definition of "class"

I’m pretty sure I haven’t. And then he treated us all again in 2012. I’ll always be so, so grateful Eli chose to play for our team. We’re the luckiest fans in the world.

Retire #10!

Thanks for everything, Eli. (as I tear up a bit...)

Thank you so much for the great memories, Eli! I was at the first pre-season game when you first took the field, and have been rooting for you ever since.

And even better person. Thanks for the memories

Eli Manning. Greatest Giants QB in my lifetime, and an even better human being. Thank you.

So happy that Eli got to walk off a winner in his last start.

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teary as I type, thank you Eli, God Bless you...

You did it right.

To hate Eli Manning...'Was like hating cheese and crackers, Golden Retrievers, or Thursdays'

Its so true...

Glad we won't have to see him in another uniform..

My favorite player all time..will miss watching him on Sundays.

Thank you Eli.

So happy that he was a Giant! Both on and off the field he was great.

I was a sophomore in high school when you were drafted. Got your jersey that Christmas and have worn it every Sunday since.

Through all the ups and downs, the best I can come up with is simply, Thank You. For everything.

In comment 14790189 lono801 said:

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To hate Eli Manning...'Was like hating cheese and crackers, Golden Retrievers, or Thursdays' Its so true...

And yet a lot of people do/did. Its infuriating.

There’s been a lot of talk about holding onto Eli for too long, but you know what? I’m really glad he’s not taking a snap in any other uniform. An all time great Giant - I’ll miss watching him play.

Thank you Eli.

Eli Manning
Charlie Conerly
Y A Tittle
Phil Simms
Kerry Collins
Jeff Hostetler

Eli helped create some great memories with my kids. Not just the Super Bowls, but sharing snacks and cheering for the Giants while drinking beer together (root beer for them) for all the regular season games too.

Cheers Eli!

In comment 14790210 BlueHurricane said:

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In comment 14790189 lono801 said: Quote: To hate Eli Manning...'Was like hating cheese and crackers, Golden Retrievers, or Thursdays' Its so true... And yet a lot of people do/did. Its infuriating.

It's absurd on so many levels

Not even close in my book

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Equalled in the hearts of true Blue fans, but surely he can never exceeded. Thanks, Eli, for all the great, great years of Giants football we had with you at the helm, and the two Lombardi trophies, too!

16 years. Wow. Feels like a lifetime.

at his best in a big spot. clutch when it mattered most

Glad I saw it here first.

Love the man.

Still have no idea how that Tyree play even happened...

Classiest player ever.

I can't wait to see what he does next. If anything

/Eli Manning and all his Millions.

Cue sunset. Final wave goodbye.

Manning and Collins are the only QB's I can vividly remember.

thank u Eli. I routed for a lot of NYG players, but never as hard as I routed for U. And, although u sometimes left me scratching me head, u were always my guy. My God, we'll miss you and never forget u.

You will always be my favorite Giant for your play, your class, your toughness, your humility, your generosity.

Thank you for being the champion you are, on and off the field.

You are cherished in my household and you always will be.

Thank you.

thanks for the memories Eli.

Glad to see he's hanging them up - really would rather not find out whether another go at it next year would have worked out any better.