I have never been around a better professional than Eli Manning.
Great player with a Hall of Fame-caliber resume. Unbelievably devoted teammate who never _ ever _ criticized anyone in his locker room. Exceptional ambassador for the game. A willing face of the franchise who never found it too burdensome to carry the weight of expectations.
He produced iconic moments that will go down as some of the most important in Giants history. The only quarterback to beat Bill Belichick and Tom Brady twice in a Super Bowl. The breathtaking passes to David Tyree and Mario Manningham that keyed those wins. The win over Brett Favre at Lambeau Field in the 2007 NFC Championship. The battering he took in San Francisco in the 2011 NFC title game that he survived and won. Two magnificent playoff runs he dominated with his arm.
