I don't think Eli is an elite QB. If the Giants hadn't won the SB he would be regarded as an average QB. Of the three QB selected in 04 Philip Rivers is best of the three IMO. Big Ben is right up there but he wins because of the Steelers dominant D. But you gotta give him props for winning 2 SB in such a short time. Before his career is over he might win couple more.
I remember a couple years ago Jason Peters getting absolutely blown over by Osi Umenyiora who happens to be on the Giants and will get blown over by him again this year.