The former Giants quarterback thinks drafting the team's rookie successor is a must, but not before they make this very important move.

Three of the 15 modern-era finalists made the Class of 2025: cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, and tight end Antonio Gates. (Wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, the fourth member of the class, was a senior candidate after previously not getting in as a modern-era candidate.)

Retired New York Giants quarterback and future Hall of Famer, Eli Manning, didn't leave the football world after retirement. Neither did his brother, Peyton. For the last three years, the brothers have hosted "ManningCast" every Monday night during Monday Night Football,

On Thursday, the world will find out who the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame members will be. Will Giants quarterback Eli Manning be among them?

New York Giants legend Eli Manning didn't make it to Canton in his first year of eligibility. There are a few reasons why

Eli Manning didn't make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame his first chance to do so. The former Giants QB wasn't too disappointed with the result.

Eli Manning's credentials are Hall of Fame-worthy, but unfortunately, they weren't good enough for him to get into Canton in his first year of eligibility.

Jared Allen, Sterling Sharpe, Eric Allen and Antonio Gates did make the cut and will be enshrined in Canton in August.

Giants legend Eli Manning, who also played for Ole Miss, has already admitted he likes Dart to The New York Post last week. “I’ve been around him and [he’s] been a great kid, been in the same offense for three years and been successful,” Manning said. “Seen him grow and progress and seems to be able to make all the throws.’’

To many New York Giants fans, retired quarterback Eli Manning should have been a slam-dunk first-ballot Hall of Famer. However, as is now known, not enough of the 40+ Hall of Fame voting committee members saw it that way.

Eli Manning will have to wait at least one more year.