Good for him. I imagine the debate will be contentious, but to me Eli is definitely a Hall of Fame quarterback.
He's going in. If it was based strictly on his play there might be a debate, but HoF voters will be jerking each other off about how humble and modest he was despite the last name.
Is he first ballot, is the question. Julius Peppers better be or else they can burn the whole thing down. Gronk is probably first ballot, too. I don't know what Frank Gore's plans are but I'd like to see him get in on his first try.
edit: nm, Eli's not in that class.