Give Me Eli

This debate has been brought up on and off since the 2004 draft when both quarterbacks were drafted and then traded to their respective teams. I am going to break down why Eli is the better quarterback.

• Super Bowl MVP (enough said)
• 41-23 record over the past 4 years against the NFC East, which is arguably the best division in the NFL.
• Philip Rivers has great stats, but if he is such a good quarterback on a super bowl caliber team, how did the Chargers go 8-8 last season and have to beat the Broncos in week 17 to win the division.
• They play the Raiders, Chiefs and Broncos a combined 6 games per season. The combined record the past 4 seasons for the Chargers division opponents is, 73 wins and 119 losses.
• Combined record of the Cowboys, Eagles and Redskins the last four seasons is, 105 Wins and 86 Losses.
• Philips Rivers has played in the beautiful southern California weather while Eli has had to deal with 15 degree wind chills. The point here is Rivers can air it out all season, while Eli has to rely on the ground game when November rolls around.
• Rivers has benefited from having one of the greatest running backs in the backfield behind him. You think teams have been worried more about Rivers throwing or LT running?

Let me know what you think.

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