Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning may currently be enjoying retirement, but the two-time Super Bowl MVP is still being nominated for awards.
Despite being relegated to a backup role in 2019, Manning remained professional and courteous with the media, which earned him a nominated for the 2020 Pro Football Writers of America Good Guy Award.
The award is given to a player who exhibits professionalism “in helping pro football writers do their jobs.”
QB Eli Manning, New York Giants (retired) — Manning earned praise both for his body of work in his dealings with the media over the course of his career, and particularly in his approach during a difficult final season when he was moved in and out of the starting lineup bench as the Giants started Daniel Jones in 12 games.
The only Giant to ever win the PFWA Good Guy Award was running back Tiki Barber in 2006.
In addition to Manning, three former Giants — Bill Arnsparger, Floyd Peters and Romeo Crennel — were also nominated for the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award (lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL).
Arnsparger served as Giants head coach from 1974-1976, while Crennel served as the Giants’ special teams coach from 1981-1989 and defensive line coach from 1990-1992. Peters spent one season with the Giants in 1974, serving as their defensive coordinator.
Winners of the PFWA 2020 Off-Field Awards will be announced on Monday, June 22.
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