"It has forever been my contention that if Jim Kelly is in the Hall of Fame, then Phil Simms belongs in Canton as well.

Because of his toughness, because of his leadership, because of his longevity, because he stunned the Broncos in Super Bowl XXI with the greatest passing performance in the history of The Show, up until today I have recognized him as The Greatest Quarterback in Giants History.

Better than Charlie Conerly. Better than Y.A. Tittle. Better than Fran Tarkenton.

That distinction now belongs to Eli Manning.

The eras are different, the rules are different, quarterbacks nowadays seem to be able to throw for 4,000-plus yards in their sleep . . . but 10 comes before 11."