As it turns out, blockbuster 2004 trade for Eli Manning was Super one

One week after the 2004 draft, I conducted a survey of 17 GMs, coaches and personnel experts around the NFL and asked them who got the better of the Giants' franchise-altering trade with the Chargers for Eli Manning. An astounding 13 gave the edge to the Chargers.

Now that Manning is a Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl MVP, that trade can no longer be questioned. He also has earned a grace period - for a couple of games, at least - if he reverts next season to how he played for most of his first four years. Continue