Eli Manning and NFL Legends Vie for 2025 Hall of Fame Induction
The article argues against Eli Manning's candidacy as a first-ballot Hall of Famer for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025, suggesting that 17 other players have more deserving resumes. The author criticizes the prioritization of newly eligible players over those nearing the end of their eligibility and contends that Manning's achievements, while significant, do not place him among the elite quarterbacks who have been first-ballot inductees. The piece emphasizes the importance of evaluating candidates based on merit rather than timing.