For 16 years, all Eli Manning ever did was show up for work every Sunday and play football. For the last 8 (at least), Manning supporters have touted his Hall of Fame credentials against those vehemently opposed to the idea. Now that he’s officially retired – and until his name is on the HOF ballot five years from now – fans need to stop trying to convince those who remain unconvinced.
Frankly, it’s a tired debate across the league. After 16 seasons, football fans are either convinced that Eli Manning is a Hall of Famer or they aren’t; and there does not appear to be any middle-ground (for the most part) on this topic.