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Eli Manning

New York Giants

1981/01/03 28

6-4 225

New Orleans, LA

5

the San Diego Chargers in 2004 (1st round)

Passing Rushing
Year Team G Rating Comp Att Pct Yds Y/G Y/A TD INT Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD
2004 Giants 9 55.4 95 197 48.2 1043 115.9 10.9 6 9 6 35 3.9 5.8 0
2005 Giants 16 75.8 294 557 52.7 3762 235.1 12.7 24 17 29 80 5 2.7 1
2006 Giants 16 77 301 522 57.6 3244 202.8 10.7 24 18 25 21 1.3 .800 0
2007 Giants 16 73.8 297 529 56.1 3336 208.5 11.2 23 20 29 69 4.3 2.3 1
2008 Giants 16 86.4 289 479 60.3 3238 202.4 11.2 21 10 20 10 .600 .500 1
2009 Giants 10 92.2 190 314 60.5 2454 245.4 12.9 18 9 10 40 4 4 0

Scouting Report

Assets
  • Outstanding pocket presence. Has a quick release and can move to avoid the rush. Throws a great deep ball. Decent accuracy and touch on shorter passes. Has become more of a playmaker when improvising. Deals with the media spotlight well and has become mor
Flaws
  • Streaky. Still presses and forces some terrible throws. Will overthrow some receivers. Not a great cold or wet weather passer.
Career Potential
  • Very good starter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 14, 2009 Signed by the New York Giants to a six-year contract extension.
July 29, 2004 Signed by the New York Giants to a multi-year contract.
April 24, 2004 Acquired from the San Diego Chargers.

Trades

April 24, 2004 Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 1st round (1st overall) in 2004, then traded to the New York Giants for Philip Rivers, a 3rd round selection in 2004 and a 1st and 5th round selections in 2005.

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