Eli Manning and Phillip Rivers: A 'What If' Scenario

Six months ago, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning won his second Super Bowl and second MVP as the Giants defeated the New England Patriots. It is no doubt that he is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL today. Fellow quarterback Phillip Rivers is also considered one of the best quarterbacks in the league. He has led the San Diego Chargers to four AFC West crowns and has set numerous Charger records. Despite all that, he has not led the Chargers to the Super Bowl.

Both quarterbacks were drafted in 2004. Manning was the first overall pick by the Chargers but stated that he would not play for them. Rivers was drafted by the Giants and in a trade, Rivers went to the Chargers and Manning to the Giants. The rest, you know is history but begs the question, "Would Manning have had the same success with the Chargers as he has with the Giants?" No one really knows for sure and the same goes with Rivers. Rivers is no slouch by any means and most Charger fans would agree that he is the man to lead them to the Promised Land. It is something to think and ponder about as you look at both quarterbacks and the success that they have had.