BROOKLYN JET Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Jets legend Joe Namath: Giants’ Eli Manning was best Super Bowl-winning QB to play for New York That comes straight from the New York Jets legend, who talked Friday to the New York Post about the retirement of Manning after 16 seasons with the New York Giants. “I was pretty good and did some things. Eli, I marveled at. He was remarkable,” Broadway Joe told The Post right around the time Manning announced his retirement Friday morning. “I wouldn’t compare myself to Eli. He’s done far more than I ever did on the field. ... The games played. The durability. The playoffs. I remember early on he was getting some heat, he didn’t always smile much, but every player that’s ever played with Eli swears by his work ethic and his character.” Manning made his retirement official on Friday, during a first-class press conference at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J. Current and former players and coaches, including Tom Coughlin, attended the press conference to celebrate Manning’s many accomplishments, most notably his two Super Bowl MVPs. Namath, you may remember, was the MVP of Super Bowl III when the Jets upset the Baltimore Colts, 16-7. One thing Namath has going for him is his status as a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, joining the NFL’s legends in Canton, Ohio in 1985. Manning retired with a record of 117-117, making his Hall of Fame induction anything but a slam dunk. Manning’s departure clears the way for Daniel Jones to assume a leadership role as the Giants’ starting quarterback. General manager Dave Gettleman used the No. 6 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on Jones, the former Duke quarterback who pushed Manning to the bench for the last time. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nj.com/giants/2020/01/jets-legend-joe-namath-giants-eli-manning-was-best-super-bowl-winning-qb-to-play-for-new-york.html%3foutputType=amp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post 14 in Green Posted January 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2020 Phil Simms had a near perfect Super Bowl game, and would've won a second if he hadn't gotten hurt the year Hostetler "finished" the job. If Simms had gotten his second, he'd tower over Manning. The Giants were what, 10-1 when he got hurt? The offense scaled back to rely on the running game, and their great defense. Wasn't OJ Anderson the MVP of that game? They were a much more potent offense with Simms. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daddy Wang Doodle Posted January 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2020 Not for long! 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2k8 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 He's not wrong. Namath's career is as notable for what could have been as it is for what he actually accomplished. Namath is a lot like Micky Mantle in many ways. But MM actually did put up huge numbers and won multiple championships despite injuries, not taking proper care of his body and living life in the fast lane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I would put Namath with Simms at #2a and b in terms on NY QBs. Simms has two rings but didn't play in one of them. BTW his breakout year, he was age 29! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Integrity28 Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 This is how legends give respect. Nothing more to read into it. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 It should have been Jim Kelly. He was better than all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuuFaaolaExperience Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 48 minutes ago, RoadFan said: It should have been Jim Kelly. He was better than all of them. Tomatoes are a fruit. Bananas are a berry. Mountain Goats are not actually goats. The Buffalo Bills are not a "New York" team despite being geographically located in New York State. 1/4 of the fans who attend the home games are Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Joe is just being humble. Eli had the longer career and played better longer but Eli was never great. People know I feel Joe's career was overrated but he was actually great for a few years something Eli never was. Joe's a humble guy, he's a nice guy which is something he has in common with Eli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Joe is a nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playtowinthegame Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 “What is a Hall of Famer now? Is it a guy who played a long time?” Sanders said. “It’s so skewed now. Once upon a time, a Hall of Famer was a player who changed the darn game, who made you want to reach in your pocket and pay your admission to see that guy play. That’s not a Hall of Famer anymore. Every Tom, Dick and Harry, you’re a Hall of Famer, you’re a Hall of Famer, you’re a Hall of Famer. They let everybody in this thing. It’s not exclusive anymore. And I don’t like it.” Although Sanders didn’t want to name any specific players who he thinks have watered down the Hall of Fame, when Patrick asked him about Eli Manning, Sanders answered, “You get the point.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prime21 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Perception is reality. People will always remember the two final drives in the Super Bowl vs an NFL dynasty. Add in the career stats that put him top 10, which is more based on longevity, then many will say he is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playtowinthegame Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Hall of Good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Still think Simms was better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Could I have Charlie Conerly or Fran Tarkenton for $500, Alex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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