I can think of two reasons off the top of my head. The man has a history of winning and of elevating his game when it matters the most. The Giants are in the playoffs this year and part of the reason for that success is Eli Manning. Besides he's still under a pretty hefty contract. read more
He read the field much better than his little brother and picked apart defenses pretty routinely. He lost much of his magic as he aged and got hurt. He was incredibly lucky to get his second ring, but even then I still think he was a better QB than Eli. Now, Eli isn’t necessarily terrible. read more
Manning is the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and the younger brother of former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning. Manning holds Giants franchise records for most passing yards, touchdown passes, and completed passes in a career. He led the Giants to victory in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI, defeating the New England Patriots in both games. read more