An honest look at the Eli Manning situation

There have been few-more polarizing players in the history of New York Giant football – and maybe the NFL in general – than Eli Manning. Here’s a rational look at the current situation surrounding Eli.

I feel like I need to (but shouldn’t need to) preface this by saying that Eli Manning is my favorite athlete of all time – any team, any sport. I’m 29-years-old and the joy I was able to get during my late high school and college (in Patriot country, no less) years, mostly due to Eli, were my most memorable moments as a sports fan in my entire life. I’ll never forget them.

Eli was obviously at the fore-front of them. I’ll likely never get two-better moments than Super Bowls 42 and 46, and I’m…