Eli Manning finally reveals why he refused to play for Chargers …
Oct 7, 2021 · It's been 17 years since the Chargers made Eli Manning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, and to this day, the two-time Super Bowl winner has never really explained why he didn't want...
2004 NFL draft - Wikipedia
The draft began with the San Diego Chargers selecting Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning with the first overall selection. Due to his refusal to play for the Chargers, Manning was later traded to the New York Giants for the fourth overall pick Philip Rivers of NC State.
Eli Manning draft controversy, explained: Revisiting 2004 forced …
5 days ago · Eli Manning's career as a Charger lasted about an hour. The two-time Super Bowl champion was selected with the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, however, he never played a single snap for ...
Giants legend Eli Manning finally opens up about 2004 draft day …
Oct 7, 2021 · A lot of the Eli Manning hatred stems from Draft Day 2004 when the San Diego Chargers selected him first overall even though he had informed them he did not wish to play for them. You know...
Years later, Eli Manning talks about 2004 draft-day trade
Oct 8, 2021 · After 17 years, a career that led to two Super Bowl victories and a place in the top 10 of a number of all-time quarterback lists, Eli Manning finally talked about why he didn't want to play...
Eli Manning’s Draft Day Drama: The Story Behind the Origins of ... - MSN
Eli Manning,the highly regarded Ole Miss quarterback, started a series of events that would have a lasting impact on football and coin a new phrase: “pulling an Eli.” These events began on...
Eli Manning revisits drama of the draft day that changed Giants …
Apr 24, 2014 · On The Day That Changed Giants History a decade ago, Eli Manning never could have envisioned winning two Super Bowls and being MVP both times.
NFL star quarterback took 17 years to explain infamous draft refusal
Apr 23, 2024 · Eli Manning took 17 years to finally speak out about his decision to push for a trade during the 2004 NFL Draft, which was widely acclaimed as one of the greatest quarterback drafts in league history. The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in …
FULL Story Behind Eli Manning's 2004 Draft Day Trade - YouTube
In 2004, the Giants made a draft-day trade that brought an icon to the New York Giants.Subscribe to the Giants YT Channel: https://bit.ly/3dcF4joFor More Gia...
Eli Manning's Draft Day | The Trade that Changed Giants History
Apr 17, 2020 · Eli Manning reflects on being selected first overall in the 2004 draft and the excitement he felt when he was traded to the Giants on draft day. Presented by...