Poor Eli: Week 9

"Poor Eli" is a weekly compilation (now being brought back to life for the first time since 2008) of quotes by both the media and fans about New York Giants quarterback and 2007 Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning. Despite his recent success, negativity and doubt have followed Peyton's younger brother since the moment he was traded from the San Diego Chargers to the New York Giants on draft day of 2004. Regardless of what he does or how well he performs - even in a league that lives and dies by the motto, "What have you done for me lately?" - he is questioned and criticized. In Sunday's 21-20 last minute loss to the San Diego Chargers, Manning & Co. went into the game thinking it was their Super Bowl. It was boom or bust for them...at least according to the players leading up to the game. Unfortunately, they fell flat at the end and came away looking dejected and lost. Despite the loss, Manning looked as good as ever. He connected on 25 of ...