Phil Simms on how to throw a football; Grab a pencil, Eli

Fourteen years into retirement, Phil Simms has mastered the art of throwing a football, and he's willing to help you learn it, too.

Make sure not to grip the ball too hard, he says, and try to use the combination of your arm and torso as a whip, rather than pushing the ball with only your arm.

Interesting stuff, and if you're brushing up for the big family game over the holidays, the information is available to you for a small fee by purchasing Simms' cleverly titled book, Phil Simms on Passing.

Or, if you've got the makings of a superstar, Simms might be willing to tutor you for free. Simms, who lives in New Jersey, has worked with several up-and-coming college quarterbacks in recent years.

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like the quarterback who could use the most help right about now only looks like a college quarterback. Eli Manning, whose Giants managed to eke out another win Sunday afternoon, has been barely better than atrocious most of this season.

Simms was no Dan Marino or Joe Montana, but he was a Giant and he won a Super Bowl. If Simms were willing, New York might be wise to snag him as a quarterback coach for the struggling Manning.

Or at least bring him in for a free consultation.

How to throw like a pro (Wall Street Journal)