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Former Chargers GM Says Trading Eli Manning Was the Highlight of His Career. Respect the Spite | The 300s
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![NFL on Twitter: "10 years ago today... Eli Manning told the @Chargers thanks, but no thanks. #NFLDraft #SportsTBT http://t.co/MJx1I3ewFb" / Twitter NFL on Twitter: "10 years ago today... Eli Manning told the @Chargers thanks, but no thanks. #NFLDraft #SportsTBT http://t.co/MJx1I3ewFb" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmAo4jaCUAAjA_k.jpg)
NFL on Twitter: "10 years ago today... Eli Manning told the @Chargers thanks, but no thanks. #NFLDraft #SportsTBT http://t.co/MJx1I3ewFb" / Twitter
NFL on ESPN on Twitter: "10 years ago today, Eli Manning was drafted No. 1 overall by the Chargers and then traded to the Giants. http://t.co/4IkhzvYkNe" / Twitter
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Eli Manning finally reveals why he refused to play for Chargers after they took him with the top pick in 2004 - CBSSports.com
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Forever linked by 2004 NFL draft, Giants QB Eli Manning and Chargers QB Philip Rivers to meet in 'The 0-4 Bowl' - New York Daily News
![Timeless Sports on Twitter: "(2004) 14 years ago today, Eli Manning was selected first overall by the Chargers in the NFL Draft. https://t.co/QuaPRoBe7Q" / Twitter Timeless Sports on Twitter: "(2004) 14 years ago today, Eli Manning was selected first overall by the Chargers in the NFL Draft. https://t.co/QuaPRoBe7Q" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dbj00R6V0AA9L-9.jpg)
Timeless Sports on Twitter: "(2004) 14 years ago today, Eli Manning was selected first overall by the Chargers in the NFL Draft. https://t.co/QuaPRoBe7Q" / Twitter
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