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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: August 5, 2009
A lot of people have been critical of Manning getting such a big contract. One writer on Bleacher Report said in his story that it made little sense for Eli to get that type of deal.
This article is to oppose his, because Eli is worth the contract.
Since becoming the starter for the Giants in 2004, Eli has a 42-29 regular season record and a 4-3 record in the postseason.
Before Manning, the Giants had missed the postseason two straight times, which included his rookie season, but Kurt Warner was the original starter in 2004.
Since Eli became the full-time starter, the Giants have made the playoffs each year he's been the quarterback from 2005-2008.
Making the playoffs and giving your team the best chance to win a championship shows your worth the big contract.
Now, Manning did have growing pains while trying to establish himself as a top quarterback. During the 2007 season, Eli threw 20 i...
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