Despite Eli.

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Originally Posted by JJP

I would not say he's unlucky to have that last name. THat last name is what got him being the top pick in the NFL draft and will likely get him more starting opportunities in the future when they won't be warranted.

He's nowhere near Peyton and he never will be. Its obvious now that the best QB of that class was Rothlesberger, not Eli.

that's true too. his name is both a blessing and a curse. but he should be compared to qb's in general, rather than to one very good one in particular.