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Eli was never even in the conversation as a top 5 QB in any season he played


I'll never understand the argument that he's a HOFer. The advanced analytics weren't a fan of his either. He was top 15 in DVOA just 3 times in his career (never higher than 9th). Meanwhile, he ranked outside the top 30 just as often. His typical range was 16-20 with a few seasons in the mid 20s


He was an average starter by any metric you look at, the definition of a compiler


But hey, being QB for a NY team and winning a SB that others don't expect you to win seems to fit a very specific niche of allowing average QBs into the Hall, just ask Joe Namath

Edit: I will say that at least the one thing Eli is remembered for was done on the field as opposed to Namath's guarantee