Eli Manning claps again on social media at fan over Matt Ryan profession comparability

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Eli Manning retired in 2019 and missed out in his first yr of Corridor of Fame eligibility in 2025. He was handed over once more earlier this yr however nonetheless fired again at a fan who claimed one in all his contemporaries was the higher quarterback.

On Tuesday, a social media consumer floated a idea about former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan, who now oversees soccer operations because the workforce’s president, final performed in an NFL recreation in 2022. He introduced his retirement in 2024, making him eligible for Corridor of Fame consideration starting in 2028.

"Matt Ryan was a greater QB than Eli Manning… individuals simply worship rings. Agree or nah," the put up learn.

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning greets Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan after their recreation at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Oct. 22, 2018. (Jason Getz/USA TODAY Sports activities)

Manning caught wind of the suggestion and weighed in, pointing to the 2 Tremendous Bowl-winning groups he was a part of throughout his standout run with the New York Giants.

"I'll ponder this whereas I play with my rings…," Manning wrote in a quote-tweet.

Ryan’s statistical manufacturing surpasses Manning’s, no less than on paper. He was named NFL MVP in 2016, an honor Manning by no means earned. Ryan can be probably the most achieved participant in Falcons historical past and completed his profession with greater than 62,000 regular-season passing yards, in contrast with Manning’s 57,023.

NFC head coach Eli Manning leads a huddle throughout a follow session earlier than the NFL Professional Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on Feb. 4, 2023. (Michael Owens/Getty Photographs)

Each quarterbacks had been chosen to 4 Professional Bowls, however the important thing distinction lies in championships. Manning gained the Tremendous Bowl in 2007 and 2011, whereas Ryan reached it as soon as however fell quick. Manning threw for a single season career-best 4,933 in the course of the run main as much as the second Tremendous Bowl title.

Ryan threw for 284 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions to assist the Falcons construct a 25-point lead within the championship recreation — a matchup remembered for the New England Patriots engineering the biggest comeback in Tremendous Bowl historical past.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes the ball in opposition to the Buffalo Payments in the course of the second half at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Jan. 2, 2022. (Wealthy Barnes/USA TODAY Sports activities)

Manning struck a measured tone in February when discussing his Corridor of Fame possibilities.

"If I by no means get within the Corridor of Fame, it’s not going to vary something," Manning instructed Forbes. "I’m not gonna be bitter or mad or upset, and if I do get in, it might simply be an unbelievable honor to be related to among the nice athletes and soccer gamers ever. Nevertheless it’s not going to vary my outlook or my method to how I really feel in regards to the recreation of soccer."

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The Falcons have reached the Tremendous Bowl twice in franchise historical past, first in 1998, however the workforce continues to be chasing its first elusive championship.