Verderame does leave a glimmer of hope in the 2030 election, which features a relatively light first-ballot cast headline by former Dallas Cowboys offensive staple Zack Martin: If Martin does not get the nod on his first time around, Verderame hypothesizes, Manning could "perhaps" sneak in.

The standard in which to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is higher than ever, which makes it more difficult than ever to meet the threshold of greatness. Case in point, this year's class is the smallest in 20 years,

Eli Manning, the two-time Super Bowl MVP and longtime New York Giants quarterback, will not be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. Manning,

After missing out on his first year of eligibility, Eli Manning may have to wait a while before he earns a spot in Canton.