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Originally Posted by GMScud
Well, my assessment was pretty much that Eli is decent but not great. I defended Vince Young before this season started. So far it looks like I was wrong, but he was a winner in the '06 season and did a good job, that's what I was defending really. Eli's 71tds in three seasons are impressive. But the bottom line is he has thrown a ton of picks, had below average QB ratings, and up until the past 6 weeks hadn't won a playoff game or proved he could lead a team. Note that I did say he was fantastic in the playoffs. I just question whether or not he can he can be consistent throughout a full 16 week season.
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Good points.
For the record, I'd take a subpar qb rating quarterback that leads my team to 10 wins and super bowl win any day of the week.
You are dead on about his picks. Up until his last 6 games, he lived and died by his agressive play and wasn't as accurate or intelligent as he should have been. I am not so certain he will keep it up for a full season either, but if he can pull off a 26 td 16 int season, I'd say he's a top NFC Qb. He seems to have figured it out. Eli just made history, and whether or not that translates into future success is pretty much moot right now. He's done what only about 32 or so qbs have done before him in history.