Yesterday, the world learned Eli Manning was being unceremoniously benched by the New York Giants in favor of Geno Smith, a quarterback with a 12-18 record over the course of his playing career who will absolutely, positively turn the team’s dismal season around. For many, the announcement essentially ushered in the end of an era, as this will be the first time in 210 games that Manning won’t be on the receiving end of the Giants’ first snap of the game.
Manning might have been kicked to the curb by the team he led to two Super Bowls, and while he doesn’t have the support of coaching genius (and used-car salesman in disguise) Ben McAdoo, there are still plenty of players— both current and former— who are on his side.
