You Can't Spell "ELITE" Without ELI

For the second time in Eli Manning's career, he was named Super Bowl MVP.  He had the best season of his career.  He set a NFL record for touchdowns in the 4th Qtr. He also led the NFL in 4th Qtr. game winning drives.  Eli Manning capped his season with a game winning 4th Qtr. drive to beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

Before the start of this season, Eli stated that he though he ranked among the best quarterbacks in the league. He thought he was an Elite quarterback.  The media went nuts.  They turned it around on him and made it seem like he thinks he is better than everyone else.  All he meant was that he "believes" he is a Elite quarterback.  He definitely proved that he is one of the best.  

Now the talk is where does he rank among the rest of the Elite quarterbacks.  He is being compared to his brother Peyton.  Eli now has one more Super Bowl win than his brother Peyton.  Eli has the more Super Bowl wins than Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers.  He trails Tom Brady by one, but he has beaten Brady twice in the Super Bowl.  

When Eli first came into the league myself and many of Giants fans weren't sold with Eli.  Many of us wanted Philip Rivers back.  After beaten Brady in the Super Bowl for the first time, I was sold.  Ever since then I haven't doubted Eli's play.  I have been doubting the Offensive Coordinator Kevin Gilbride ever since he started.  I couldn't be happier with the play of Eli Manning.  I'd take Eli over every other quarterback in the league.  With his confidence and calm attitude, Eli is one of the best in the clutch.  With that here is where I think Eli Manning ranks among the rest of the NFL QBs.

1. Drew Brees

2. Aaron Rodgers

3. Tom Brady

4. Eli Manning

5.Peyton Mannning

Eli has proved so many people wrong, and has definitely earned an Elite status.  With two Super Bowl wins and two Super Bowl MVP's, Manning has secured a spot in the Hall of Fame.  Along with the Lombardi trophy and MVP trophy, Eli can ride away in a awesome new Chevrolet Corvette.  

Let's see if you agree with my ranking of Elite Quarterbacks.  The poll for this week is where you think Eli Manning ranks among the rest of the NFL's best.  Let me know where you think he should rank!