With Eli Manning’s time with the New York Giants coming to a close and the potential for retirement on the horizon, the debate over his Hall of Fame edibility has hit a fever pitch.
Every time you turn around, someone new is throwing their hat into the ring and either making a case for or against Eli.
That trend continued on Tuesday night just moments before ringing in the new year when former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant threw some shade at the Manning haters.
How can anybody hate on Eli Manning and he won 2 Super Bowls? I never understood that
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 1, 2020
Bryant’s comments came after a late-night debate with fans and other blue check-marks in which the topic of Manning vs. Baker Mayfield came up.
Eli’s former NFC East rival pondered aloud if reuniting Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. in Cleveland would be a smart move for the struggling franchise.
This what Cleveland Brown fans should be dreaming row right now.. get Eli Manning ..some how some way get 49ers D coordinator..run similar style offense like the 49ers… Cleveland have crazy talent everywhere offense and defense…maximize it while you can I’m taking all bets
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 1, 2020
You keep baker… Eli have 2 rings… baker need to see QB experience… Cleveland defense are dawgs and Cleveland offensive weapons are insane https://t.co/iVQkrhF621
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 1, 2020
Whatever you think of Manning in Cleveland or even Bryant’s mere suggestion that it would work, it’s pretty cool to see a man squared off with Eli twice per season for such a long time showing him some legitimate love.
[lawrence-related id=637323,637339,637332]