The insistence that Manning must be enshrined alongside the likes of Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino and his brother, Peyton, is what invites the holes that get poked in Manning’s resume, leading with his 117-117 (.500) career regular season record.

The two-time Super Bowl champion, who defeated Tom Brady’s Patriots twice and was never an All-Pro selection, is at the forefront of Thursday’s debate.

New Orleans native Eli Manning seemed like a lock to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. However, he was shocking left off the list in his first year of eligibility.