Alex Smith vs. Rich Gannon

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by Jakemall

Do you remember how many picks the Giants gave up to get Eli just because he had the same bloodline as Peyton?

The fact that it has to be pointed out to you proves how far off you are on this.

My response to your foolishness is quoted below.

Lastly - Thank you for adding evidence to back me up.

Excerpt: Ernie Accorsi’s 2002 scouting report on Eli, more than a decade later, is still required reading for Giants fans, just because it is as prescient an analysis as any sports executive has ever made.

It ends this way:

“Summary: I think he’s the complete package. He’s not going to be a fast runner, but a little like Joe Montana, he has enough athletic ability to get out of trouble. Remember how Archie (Manning) ran? In that department, Eli doesn't have the best genes, although I never timed mom Olivia in the 40. But he has a feel for the pocket. Feels the rush.

“Throws the ball, takes the hit, gets right back up… Has courage and poise. In my opinion, most of all, he has that quality you can’t define. Call it magic. As (former Baltimore Colts defensive back) Bobby Boyd told me once about Unitas, “Two things set him apart: his left testicle and his right testicle.

“Peyton had much better talent around him at Tennessee. But I honestly give this guy a chance to be better than his brother. Eli doesn’t get much help from the coaching staff. If he comes out early, we should move up to take him. These guys are rare, you know.

"THIS KID IS A WINNER. LET’S DO WHATEVER WE CAN TO GET HIM. IT WILL BE THE DIFINING MOMENT OF THE FRANCHISE."

Mike Lupica, New York Daily News
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/fo...icle-1.1442793

Ernie Accorsi's scouting report:
http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2012/02...Big+Picture%29