New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning's skills may have eroded with age, but his class and professionalism have remained the same.
After being benched by the New York Giants in favor of rookie quarterback Daniel Jones heading into Week 3, Manning has maintained a positive attitude, understanding that it's part of the business.
“Again, I'm not dying, and the season's not over,” said Manning, via ESPN. “There's a lot to be positive about. A lot to be grateful for. So, I've just got to accept my new role and make the best out of it.”
Manning became the Giants starting quarterback midway through the 2004 campaign, replacing veteran Kurt Warner much in the same fashion that Jones is supplanting him, something that the 38-year-old knew could happen.
“I knew there was a possibility,” said Manning. “Just said, ‘hey I'll handle it. And I'll support Daniel and I'll be a good teammate and do what I'm told. … When you're a football player you do what you're told. And this is what I've been told, and I'll handle it.”
Manning has had a sparkling tenure with New York, winning a couple of Super Bowls and notching Super Bowl MVP honors both times in the process.
But over the last couple of years, it has become more and more apparent that Manning's best days are long behind him.
Manning actually got off to a good start this season, completing 30 of his 44 passes for 306 yards and a touchdown in a Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but a rough outing against the Buffalo Bills in which he threw one touchdown as opposed to a couple of interceptions led to this decision.
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