>I'd probably agree with most of it from 1999-2005. it's a
>shame that as he became a good playoff quarterback, the Colts
>as a whole regressed a ton. since 2007 their talent level has
>continually eroded -- him taking them to the Superbowl in 2009
>seems like a miracle, given the fact the same exact team just
>went 2-14.
>
>all that said, I don't see why Eli would have been so
>successful in his stead. talking strictly playoff games, Eli
>has had three horrible flameouts, one epic championship run,
>and now a home wild card win.
>
>2005, while Peyton was blaming Vanderjagt and his offensive
>line, Eli had just got shut out at home. his three picks and
>113 yards passing were the main reasons. clutch?
>
>2006, the Giants were underdogs on the road. Eli had an OK
>game, didn't get the win though.
>
>2008, the Giants had homefield advantage, a top five defense,
>and the number one rushing attack in the NFL. Eli played like
>shit (2 picks, under 200 yards passing, 40.7 QB rating) and
>they got bounced. how clutch was that?
>
>Eli has had one great postseason, but the rest of his playoff
>career has been as inconsistent and less accomplished than big
>brother. your prerogative tho.