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If Brandon Jacobs have been in control of the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame, Eli Manning would not have to attend lengthy to have a bust in it … because the ex-Giants tailback says his former teammate is “no question” a first-ballot Corridor of Famer.
Jacobs did not mince a single phrase when TMZ Sports activities received him speaking about Manning’s HOF candidacy this week … saying Eli’s two Tremendous Bowl wins over the New England Patriots ought to be sufficient for a gold jacket alone.
“Well, s***,” Jacobs mentioned, “he beat Tom Brady twice — that is sufficient!”
Jacobs, although, says Manning’s received the stats to get in as effectively … explaining the previous New York quarterback’s numbers “are up there with just about all the guys that we consider great.”
Plus, in accordance with Jacobs, Manning’s groups have been by no means actually that good … however he nonetheless in some way ended his 16-year NFL profession with two championship rings on his fingers.
“I think Eli is by far first-ballot Hall of Fame,” Jacobs mentioned, “and he definitely deserves to get in this year.”
Eli was simply named one in all 15 modern-era finalists for the Class of 2025 — vying for coveted spots alongside names like Luke Kuechly, Jared Allen and Steve Smith Sr.
He’ll discover out Feb. 6 if he’ll get the decision in ’25 — however Jacobs appears to suppose it is already a foregone conclusion.
“No question,” he mentioned.
