Eli Manning: Worth Every Penny

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Published: July 23, 2009

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... the highest paid player in NFL history with his new contract extension looming.

The question many Giants fans are asking is: Does he deserve it?

And to put it simply, yes, he absolutely does.

Eli Manning has always received harsh criticism from the media in the Big Apple and fans throughout the country for his sometimes less-than-stellar performances. That's the price you pay when you ask to be traded to the media capital of the world!

That said, Manning's calm demeanor and "aw shucks" expressions represent the kind of personality needed to lead the New York Giants. Statistically, Eli doesn't compare favorably to the other star quarterbacks from his draft class, Ben Roethlisberger and Phillip Rivers. 

There are a few reasons why this is the case. For one, Manning plays in the toughest division in the NFL, the NFC East. The other three teams that comprise the division, the Cowboys, Eagles and Redskins, always seem to be in the conversation ...

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