Mike Francesa. Ralph Vacchiano. Patricia Traina.
Those three first come to mind when I think of the media’s version of “Eli Manning fanboys.”
But why are these well-known media members pandering to Manning? What is their motive? Why are they continuing a narrative that anyone with an objective viewpoint simply knows isn’t true?
Well, let’s break it down.
Francesa and WFAN have a contract with Manning (reportedly $200,000) for him to appear on his show weekly during the football season.
Obviously, Manning is paid handsomely by WFAN for a reason:
He brings a large audience of listeners.