With the Giants season basically down the tubes at this point in the season, I wondered if I would even bother to watch this week’s game against the Eagles, then I heard the news…Eli’s coming (back). Well, fate, in the form of a Daniel Jones high-ankle sprain, has given me one more chance to watch Eli Manning play for the Giants. With Jones in a walking boot, coach Pat Shurmur all but announced Manning as the starter Monday against the Philadelphia Eagles, saying that was “very likely” going to be the case. Always known for his stoic, even-keeled demeanor, Eli kept it cool on Wednesday, treating it like it’s just another game. For us long time fans, it could be the last hurrah for the 2 time Super Bowl winning quarterback, unless Daniel Jones walking boot remains on for longer then expected. Pat Shurmur said that he doesn’t expect Jones to be shut down for the season, and added he will reclaim the starting job when he is healthy. There has been much speculation about what Manning will do once this season ends. The 38-year-old said, in his typical style, that he would “just take it one game at a time.” Now I have a reason to start watching Monday Night Football and the Giants again. Well at least for one more time, simply because Eli’s coming!
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Stan
12/5/2019 10:12:59 am
Although fair weather fans have jumped ship on the Giants , when you have the chance to spoil the Eagles season , it gets interesting.....and congratulations to Eli and the Giants for giving the NY Metro area its ONLY championship , in the last decade......I believe in ELI !!!!!
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Sportyguy
12/5/2019 10:25:54 am
The Eagles season is spoiled already. Go Eli!
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Stan
12/5/2019 10:58:49 am
Not mathematically..........for the division.....
john o'connell
12/5/2019 10:26:00 am
wow--gives him another opportunity to hawk a "game used" helmet.
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Stan
12/5/2019 10:51:07 am
I'm sure all the fans will be watching Eli's helmet Monday night........what a story......
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john o'connell
12/5/2019 11:06:30 am
he cheated memorabilia collectors, and had to make a cash settlement.
Stan
12/5/2019 11:50:52 am
he without sin cast the first stone........
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john o'connell
12/5/2019 12:27:48 pm
of course we've all made mistakes-- but so many folks go far out of their way to insist he's such a great guy, no matter what.
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sportyguy
12/6/2019 09:02:28 am
Don't like Eli and the Giants? Must be a Jet fan, or maybe a Cowboy fan. Leave a Reply. |
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