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Eli Manning’s Draft Day Drama: The Story Behind the Origins of ‘Pulling an Eli’
Manning’s 2004 choice challenged the idea that athletes must accept their fate without question, which had a long-lasting ...
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Deion Sanders’ influence on the NFL Draft: An intersection of family and football
It’s gonna be an Eli.” The reference to Eli Manning recalls the infamous 2004 NFL Draft, when Manning and his father, Archie, orchestrated a trade to ensure Eli would not play for the San ...
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Jaxson Dart discusses possibly following in Eli Manning's footsteps with Giants
The Giants have been searching for a long-term answer at quarterback since even before Manning retired following the 2019 ...
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“I see Deion Sanders take a page out of Archie Manning’s playbook”: Skip Bayless delivers verdict on Shedeur’s future ahead of 2025 NFL draft
In the 2004 NFL draft, the Chargers had selected Eli with the No. 1 pick. However, Archie reportedly informed Eli to sit out for the season since he did not want his son to play for the franchise.
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Should Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith make NFL reconsider eligibility rules?
former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett sued the NFL to become eligible for the 2004 NFL Draft. The league won in an appellate court, and the Supreme Court upheld the ruling. Clarett never ...