7 Reasons Why the Giants Should Pay Eli Manning

Feb 3, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarter back Eli Manning (10) and wide receiver David Tyree (85) celebrate with the rest of the New York Giants after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

Playoff Performances

Eli Manning is an animal when it comes to the playoffs.

For his career Manning is 8-3 in postseason play throwing 2,516 yards and 17 touchdowns. His 2 super bowl runs are extremely impressive. Over the 8 games the Giants won between the 2007 and 2011 playoffs Manning threw for 15 touchdowns against just 2 interceptions and in typical Eli fashion one of those interceptions bounced off of his own receiver first.

Football is a team sport, if not the ultimate team sport, but the quarterback is always the one who heaps all the credit and blame. During his 2 Super Bowl runs Manning bested the best of the quarterback position. In 2007 he got the better of 3 pro-bowlers and a  future hall of famer in Jeff Garcia, Tony Romo, and Brett Favre before taking down  future hall of famer Tom Brady and the undefeated New England Patriots. In 2011 Manning shined against top competition in Matt Ryan, Aaron Rodgers, and once again the great Tom Brady.