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While the cockiness of the players currently on the ballot became apparent, the podcast raised a thought-provoking question about Manning's or Coughlin's fates. Could the newer classes of quarterbacks dilute the acknowledgment of older legends who had shown standout performances during their eras?
Final Thoughts
Ultimately, the episode provided a fantastic insider look at the Hall of Fame voting process, the challenges Eli Manning faced in the discussions surrounding his merits, and how the changes in selection criteria could affect not only his future candidacy but others as well.