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Eli’s remarks were out of character, perhaps not inaccurate

Eli Manning, Ugo Chinasa

New York Giants’ Eli Manning (10) scrambles as Carolina Panthers’ Ugo Chinasa (63) gives chase in the first quarter of an NFL football preseason game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Giants quarterback Eli Manning has given himself a spot among the NFL’s elite, a surprising declaration from a guy who has a track record for being low-key and humble.

With Eli scheduled to join PFT Live on Friday, it was a topic of discussion on today’s PFT Live, both when I was talking alone -- and when I was joined by NBC’s Tony Dungy.

Put simply, there’s a chance that another guy in the New York market with a knack for talking big may have rubbed off on Eli.

For more on why Eli said it, and whether there’s any merit to his contention (and, actually, there may be), check out the clip from today’s show.