... to a six-year, $97.5 million dollar contract, making him the third highest paid player in the NFL.

A lot of people have been critical of Manning getting such a big contract. One writer on Bleacher Report said in his story that it made little sense for Eli to get that type of deal.

This article is to oppose his, because Eli is worth the contract.

Since becoming the starter for the Giants in 2004, Eli has a 42-29 regular season record and a 4-3 record in the postseason.

Before Manning, the Giants had missed the postseason two straight times, which included his rookie season, but Kurt Warner was the original starter in 2004.

Since Eli became the full-time starter, the Giants have made the playoffs each year he's been ...

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