There are plenty of reasons to admire Eli Manning. Something that is especially commendable about Eli has been his ability to stay true to himself. No one would have blamed him if he caved under the pressure of New York.
“Whatever ‘It’ Is, Eli Is Without It.”
Those were actual headlines from Eli’s 2007 season. Of course, he went on to win the most remarkable Super Bowl in NFL history later that season, but Eli never changed. His demeanor and style of leadership stayed mostly the same throughout his entire 19-year career.