For 16 long years, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was on the raw end of seemingly endless criticism and disrespect. In fact, dating back to the days of Giants 101, I ran an article entitled “Poor Eli,” which highlighted the daily hate Manning endured.
However, that evaporated on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium as Manning exited the field as a starter for what may be the final time ever.
For the first time outside of his Super Bowl wins, all of New York and New Jersey came together to celebrate Eli. And when the stadium finally emptied, the love of Manning moved to social media.
Eli Manning!! I love you brother. You are first class all the way. I cannot thank you enough for being such a great example to myself. Without you I will not be a Super Bowl Champion. Your legacy lives on bro. You are my hero and more importantly you are my brother 🙏🏾✊🏾💯💯
— Antrel Rolle (@antrelrolle26) December 16, 2019
So happy to see this for my brotha Eli. Love ya man and thanks for being my QB!!
pic.twitter.com/6WMa8bqedz— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) December 15, 2019
It was an honor to be apart of sending out the 🐐the right way‼️ https://t.co/KKHykqfcz9
— Darius Slayton (@Young_Slay2) December 15, 2019
Sending out the 🐐the right way‼️
#10 #Eli #Manning #Giants #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/gIAQR6L1Vx— LPG – NYG (@LicensePlateGuy) December 15, 2019
Proud to say my little man was 2–1 this season attending @Giants games. One of the few WINNING records in this 2019 season. Cannot wait to tell him about #EliManning when he gets older. #gmen #bleedblue #bigbluepride pic.twitter.com/edMRQSokmN
— Chris Wragge (@ChrisWragge) December 16, 2019
The final Eli Manning face. #NYG #Giants #EliManning pic.twitter.com/z5k8KJdkBf
— Joe Buono (@JBuono611) December 15, 2019
Eli Manning is back at .500 pic.twitter.com/XxApnT6AiI
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 15, 2019
Eli Manning has meant so much to the Giants organization. A two-time Super Bowl MVP who represented the Giants with dignity and respect. A class act both on and off the field. What a great way to finish his career with a win in front of the home fans. #ThankYouEli
— Giants Fans Online (@NYGFansOnline) December 15, 2019
Eli Manning deserves this more than anyone. Thank you for the memories and the Super Bowls, Eli. Class act. Legend. Future Hall of Famer. pic.twitter.com/dANX7EctIA
— Jake Montgomery (@JakeM0NTGOMERY) December 15, 2019
5:44am flight back to Denver!
Back to daytime 📺 mode for @dailyblastlive but shoutout to the @giants, #GiantsFans and Eli Manning for making yesterday so epic! #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/7RsoWwUhrY— Brandon London (@BrandonLondonTV) December 16, 2019
#EliManning forever
— Tina (@c_hinton86) December 16, 2019
Thank You Eli Manning! https://t.co/dd6Jgextxn
— LEGACY201 (@DaReaLEGACY201) December 16, 2019
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