Eli Tells Team to Keep Things Normal

Eli Manning met with the media Tuesday and said he felt good despite getting the snot knocked out of him during Sunday’s big win vs San Francisco. His gritty performance had laid to rest much of the debate about whether or not he is elite. He was asked if he had any regrets in staking that claim before the season… “No. I don’t have any regrets. I thought I gave an honest answer,” Eli stated. “I didn’t regret it at the time or think anything of it at the time. Obviously it’s been made into a big deal, but I can’t always control that. I’m worried about getting ready to play this game and go out there and play my best football and get the team to play our best football. That’s my job. My job is to play the game. It’s your job to talk and make up stories.” He addressed the team, mostly aiming his message at the newer guys who have never been this far in the postseason. The Super Bowl XLII MVP was business-like in his approach. No time to slip up now&#...