nj meadowlands Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Anybody see the irony in this? Archie: Eli will be fiery Friday, January 12, 2007 By IAN O'CONNOR STAFF WRITER Archie Manning is no Great Santini. He will not be spending the off-season bouncing footballs off his son's forehead to convince him to become a more vocal leader of the Giants. But the former Saints quarterback moved to allay the fears of Giants executives, coaches and fans Thursday when he predicted that Eli -- forever criticized for poor body language and impassive play -- will do a better job next season imposing his will on his team. on error resume nextprplgin=(IsObject(CreateObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.6"))) "Eli will never be like Jim McMahon, but I think he will take a step forward in that regard next year," Archie said by phone. "He's a quiet kid, but I saw him do this at Ole Miss. By his senior year, he was more assertive. I'm not going to have a three-hour conversation with Eli telling him to change this and change that, but I'm very confident he's going to make that part of his work in the off-season." Archie takes great pride in not being a stage dad, in not meddling with his sons' football careers. He won't press Eli this winter and spring on the adjustments he plans to make. He'll only offer advice if Eli requests it first. In fact, Archie won't even be the first Manning consulted on Eli's potential audibles. "If Eli needs someone in the family to lean on in the off-season," Archie said, "it will be Peyton. Peyton will be the one to work with him." Will that work pay off? Will Eli honor his standing as a past No. 1 overall draft pick and current franchise quarterback-to-be? Will he throw the ball accurately enough in 2007 to save Tom Coughlin's job? "I haven't heard Eli make any excuses," Archie said, "and I'm not going to make any for him. Obviously he's disappointed in his inconsistent play and he wants to fix it. Maybe a lot of Giants fans don't see it, but he works very hard and he did get better. It just didn't always show up." Eli has little idea of "how badly he's getting beaten up" for his perceived lack of fire, his father said, because he avoids the negative reinforcement found every day in his morning paper. Archie was made aware that Michael Strahan joined the chorus calling for Eli to be more vocal next season -- "to let everybody know that he's running this thing" -- on his weekly WFAN radio spot. Strahan said Ben Roethlisberger told him that he'd blasted a receiver who had thrown up his hands in disgust when the ball wasn't thrown his way. With Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey guilty of showing up their quarterback at times, Strahan called for Manning to "be more of a vocal guy than he has [been] in the past." "I think Eli will take steps there," Archie said, "just like at Ole Miss. He's not going to be hollering and screaming on the sidelines, but I think Eli's got a certain fire about him that the fans and media might not see. His offensive linemen have told me he's a good leader; maybe he doesn't speak out as much with the rest of the team. "Eli doesn't wear it on his sleeve during games, and maybe he should. But I don't go there as his father. All I know is the off-season will give him a chance to work on that. He loves playing for the Giants, and he's going to work very hard to be a better quarterback in every way." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hey Archie....STFU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hey, I am trying to root for the Colts here. Please don't post things that make me remember how much I want to hit every member of that family in the head with shovel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 he's showing confidence in his son wouldn't you do the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 maybe he should try to get Eli's teammates to actually practice with him in the offseason..or maybe head down to the U and practice with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 He's speaking for his son, saying that his son will be speaking more next season It's just ironic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 maybe he should try to get Eli's teammates to actually practice with him in the offseason..or maybe head down to the U and practice with them lol every player is from the U these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 he's showing confidence in his son wouldn't you do the same? I wouldnt do it to the national media. Let Eli talk for himself, he's a grown man (at least in age; maybe not in body and mind). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Fiery is just not in Elis nature Im sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MONEY87 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 These Mannings are very funny. I doubt Eli will become a true leader and speak up when needed to. Maybe I'd believe this if Eli said it himself instead of having daddy say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 If a runaway cab was about to mow Eli down on a NYC Street, he'd probably throw a football at it instead of getting out of the way. Where's the sense in that? He isn't very bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MONEY87 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I don't expect him to get any brighter anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Archie says that he: 1. Won't bring this up to his son about this 2. Will guarantee that his son's behavior will change Did he steall Smizzy's magic 8 ball? Seems like he is sending his son a message through the media. We all know Archie is not one to meddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Archie says that he: 1. Won't bring this up to his son about this 2. Will guarantee that his son's behavior will change Did he steall Smizzy's magic 8 ball? Seems like he is sending his son a message through the media. We all know Archie is not one to meddle. Stop being so bitter, Bubba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Crazy idea Manning family-stop doing commercials until you actually win something other than Ugliest New Orleans Inbreds Award, 1972-2007 inclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Archie takes great pride in not being a stage dad, in not meddling with his sons' football careers. Way to be a hypocrite Archie. Prick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Crazy idea Manning family-stop doing commercials until you actually win something other than Ugliest New Orleans Inbreds Award, 1972-2007 inclusive. Sweet. Brings new meaning to 'Ad Nauseum'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Dear Mr. Manning, Your #2 son is a bust. Of the big 3 QBs drafted in 2004, one has a ring, and the other went deeper into the playoffs this year than your "wince before I get hit" son. signed, Joe the average fan ps. if your #1 son doesn't win Sunday, he will also be a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Dear Mr. Manning, Your #2 son is a bust. Of the big 3 QBs drafted in 2004, one has a ring, and the other went deeper into the playoffs this year than your "wince before I get hit" son. signed, Joe the average fan ps. if your #1 son doesn't win Sunday, he will also be a bust. Peyton "Don't Touch Me!" Manning will see little brother Eli in hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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