The Monkey Gets Suplexed

Hopefully now, the talking heads will take on a different pre-determined talking point when they discuss Eli Manning for the next six days, the next six months, and on into his career. With stats similar to his big brother through his first four seasons, the younger Manning won his first playoff game today, against an overrated Bucs team who won a very weak NFC West division. Some thoughts:

It was unbelievably satisfying to see Amani Toomer play a big role in a playoff win. He’s struggled with injuries the last couple of years, but coming into the playoffs, man, he’s looking ageless.

This Bradshaw fella, he’s got a future with the club. Reminds me of a young Warrick Dunn, sort of.

I don’t think there’s enough you can say about Eli Manning, really. You’re looking at a pro quarterback who’s smart. He commands that team.

And how about Webster? Not used often, buried on the depth chart, he made another big pick, recovered a fumble, and flew around the secondary all day. Great job on his part.

Bring on Big D, with Romo’s busted thumb, T.O.’s limp, and the pressure of having not won a playoff game in 11 years.