I completely disagree, and begrudge every athlete who goes for greed.....but 
I can't seem to get my words just right to eloquently state my position 
right now.....

Sooooo......i'll just say "Screw Eli" and head on out for 5 days of R&R :)

Have a great Christmas everyone, see you next Monday!

Brian


>G wrote:
>> Is there a football fan in America outside of New York who is rooting for
>> Eli? Seriously?
>>
>> After his spoiled brat act when drafted first by the Chargers.....I 
>> applaud
>> every pick he throws, or every lame duck that falls harmlessly to the 
>> earth.
>>
>> Oh, and the fact that the Chargers are 11-3, while the Giants are an
>> absolute mess........I mean....that couldn't be more perfect.
>>
>> Here's hoping he never improves, gets cut, and joins Ryan Leaf in the
>> Spoiled Brat/NFL-Flop Hall of Fame.
>
> I agree with you that he came off as a spoiled brat but I also want to
> add that most athletes are like that.  Doesn't make it right but if you
> dislike Manning for that reason, then it would only be fair to dislike
> all athletes.
>
> This happens in sports all the time.  Look at MLB.  Why do you think the
> best prospects are rarely drafted number 1.  It's because the teams with
> high draft picks are the teams with no bankroll.  They can't meet the
> demands.
>
> And I know this sounds un-sportsmen like.  But I agree with the
> athletes.  This is a job for them.  And I don't begrudge them from
> making a lot of money.  Just because you make a lot of money, doesn't
> mean you should forfeit your right to negotiate.  Plus, the real rat in
> this was the Chargers GM.  He leaked the info to try to strengthen his
> bargaining position.
>
> All in all, I would have liked to see the Giants draft Gallery.  I know
> he hasn't been too good lately, but I get the feeling he would have been
> better then anyone else the G-men have.
>
> -- 
> 2004 - The year $184M couldn't buy a pennant.
>
> Ron Artest: Extremely flawed, very accidental, semi-martyr
>
>
> 

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