More Manning family news: email shows Eli defrauded memorabilia collectors

[Jackson 2]

this may cost him a shot at the HOF. what an idiot.

Now, THAT'S hilarious! No one will give a **** - he's a Manning. Nothing to see here....

 

[RobertWeathers]

The Mannings are to the NFL as the Kennedys were to politics.

Behind the power and publicity was an incomprehensible level of corruptness.

 

[jmt57]

 

[Tony2046]

In before two fake cops visit this guy's house and he recants his story a day later. Just a misunderstanding.

"The Helmets were sent to his wife." Nothing to see here folks.

 

[slam]

The Mannings are to the NFL as the Kennedys were to politics.

Behind the power and publicity was an incomprehensible level of corruptness.

Not true. The Mannings are bulletproof.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Not true. The Mannings are bulletproof.

Man that is so bad....

Lol

 

[chasa]

that's a federal crime right? jail time for eli?

 

[Jangles]

What round pick are we being docked for this

 

[ViperGTS]

that's a federal crime right? jail time for eli?

Is Denny Chin gonna be on the appeal board? If so, nope.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Shows what an artificial, media-influenced world we live in when Tom Brady is treated like a villain and the Mannings are treated like the 'good guys'. If true, this is a real scumbag move and I'd love to see the fanboys defend this while trashing Brady.

 

[PatsBoy12]

Not true. The Mannings are bulletproof.

Too soon?

 

[Koma]

I've seen this report on PFT, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, and the NY Post, but not yet on ESPN. What a shock (sarcasm).

Bill Polian will be on soon, saying this is no big deal, like jaywalking or a parking ticket. Then, he'll imply that the Patriots routinely sell jerseys that carry communicable diseases.

 

[XLIX]

that's a federal crime right? jail time for eli?

I don't believe for a second that he is going to do any time (and I suspect you don't either) but I will say that these game worn helmets and jerseys are worth around $10,000 each. To counterfeit something like that and sell it (or profit from someone else selling it) is not good.

 

[AtomicDawg]

The NFL* has announced that, following their unbiased investigation (conducted by Archie, Cooper, and Peyton Manning), the New England Patriots shall forfeit all of their draft picks in the upcoming draft, will be fined half the value of the team, and Tom Brady will be suspended for 8 games in the upcoming season, for their role in this nefarious scheme.

When asked how the Patriots were responsible for the actions of another team, the NFL* responded that prior to the 1960 formation of the AFL, most fans in New England were fans of the Giants. That created a culture of disrespect which has only festered in the decades since.

When told that made no sense, the NFL* responded that the Second Circuit of Appeals said they can do whatever they want. So there! Scram.

 

[AtomicDawg]

Now, THAT'S hilarious! No one will give a **** - he's a Manning. Nothing to see here....

What's even more funny (or sad depending on your POV) is that this guy won "Man of the Year" at the sham that is the NFL Honors Awards this year. More evidence at how much a dog-and-donkey show that is.

 

[mister clyde]

I don't believe for a second that he is going to do any time (and I suspect you don't either) but I will say that these game worn helmets and jerseys are worth around $10,000 each. To counterfeit something like that and sell it (or profit from someone else selling it) is not good.

Especially when you consider how easy it would be to manufacture real game used helmets. The first series Eli is on the field he wears helmet #1. He comes off the field and swaps helmets before he goes back on. Repeat. He could produce many legitimately game worn helmets every game he played. There's absolutely no reason to fake them.

 

[Froob]

 

[Koma]

99.9% chance this story is killed.

I don't know. This lawsuit has been going on since 2014 and an attempt by Manning to have it thrown out in January 2016 failed. It's a minor miracle it's made it to this point.

Then again, Eli was the biggest name involved in the NFL's "No More!" campaign against domestic violence and faced zero repercussions in the media for remaining silent when his team had a wife beater on the roster.

 

[bormio]

that's a federal crime right? jail time for eli?

I would think so (the crime part). No doubt across state lines. The NFL is not in control. The lawsuit is not heard by the NFL. And if some law enforcement agency were to look into it - the NFL is out of the loop. Eli is going to have some nervous months it seems.

 

[cmasspatsfan]

Roger, John Mara on line 1.