Absurdly Metro
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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I keep seeing these predictions of a SB rematch this season between our Pats and the NYG. Assuming the Pats hold up their end (which I think is very likely), my question is how many of you really believe Eli Manning can do the same?
IMO, it took the perfect storm for him to do it last time (need I even mention the miracle catch?) and that was WITH Plax and the full compliment of a supremely talented defensive front. The security blanket at wide receiver is gone and (as of this writing) has not been replaced. Strahan retired. Yes they are formidible on defense without him but IMO we saw the more likely Eli outcome last January with a terrible game and an early playoff exit.
Don't get me wrong. I'd LOVE to see that rematch for a number of reasons- not the least of which is I think we'd see the first Pats SB blowout win.
What do you guys think? Can Eli do it again? If not, are the rest of the G-men good enough to give us this rematch in spite of him?
IMO, it took the perfect storm for him to do it last time (need I even mention the miracle catch?) and that was WITH Plax and the full compliment of a supremely talented defensive front. The security blanket at wide receiver is gone and (as of this writing) has not been replaced. Strahan retired. Yes they are formidible on defense without him but IMO we saw the more likely Eli outcome last January with a terrible game and an early playoff exit.
Don't get me wrong. I'd LOVE to see that rematch for a number of reasons- not the least of which is I think we'd see the first Pats SB blowout win.
What do you guys think? Can Eli do it again? If not, are the rest of the G-men good enough to give us this rematch in spite of him?