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5 NFL teams Eli Manning should be traded to

By Gabe Henderson

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Eli Manning No. 10 of the New York Giants and the offense leave the field after failing to convert a first down in the second half against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 23, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Eli Manning No. 10 of the New York Giants and the offense leave the field after failing to convert a first down in the second half against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 23, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 22: Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos hands the ball off to Jamaal Charles #28 of the Denver Broncos during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center on October 22, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 22: Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos hands the ball off to Jamaal Charles #28 of the Denver Broncos during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center on October 22, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

5. Denver Broncos

Another Manning in the Mile High City? Yes, please.

After a successful career with the Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning finished his days out with the Denver Broncos. He had some of his most memorable moments in Denver, even winning a Super Bowl with the team before retirement. Could we see the same from Eli? Possibly.

The Broncos are in desperate need of a quarterback. Denver has one of the if not the worst quarterback situations in the National Football League. Paxton Lynch has been a flop, Trevor Siemian is inexcusably bad and Brock Osweiler hasn’t been given the nickname ‘Brick Osweiler’ for nothing. Despite all this, the Broncos have managed to win three games. That’s good, right? Well, for this team, yes.

Manning would be a substantial upgrade at the position over all of the scrubs currently in the quarterback ranks. With a stingy, stout defense and some weapons on offense, Manning could revamp his career with the Broncos and even compete in what is probably football’s worst division. Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are seasoned veterans, just like Manning, who could really help. Thomas and Sanders offer a significant situational boost in terms of Manning’s receivers. The Broncos wouldn’t have to rely as heavily on the passing game as the Giants do, either, taking some weight off Manning’s shoulders. C.J. Anderson is a capable running back, despite his recent struggles. Heck, even Jamaal Charles is an upgrade over what the Giants are able to currently do on the ground.

If I were John Elway, I’d pick up the phone and call Eli right away. Elway’s time may be coming to an end as the Broncos’ general manager, this could be a move that saves his job. Manning to the Broncos could save the franchise from wasting a perfectly good defense by fielding a poor offense and make Denver a contender once again.

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