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Eli Manning believes the New York Giants offense will be alright despite losing star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. In fact, the veteran quarterback thinks they can get even better without OBJ. “I think we can be productive and score more points and be a better offense this year,” Manning said per Michael David […]

The New York Giants have made it clear that Daniel Jones was drafted as the team’s quarterback of the future. Given Eli Manning’s relative struggles in the twilight of his career, though, it always went without saying that the clamoring of fans for a changing of the guard would lead to a quarterback controversy of […]

Hakeem Nicks may be finished producing on the NFL level, but how about taking a shot at the XFL? That is exactly what the former New York Giants wide receiver is attempting to do, and he credits Giants quarterback Eli Manning for inspiring him to take that route: “Eli was like, ‘Man, you’ve still got […]

We’re living in a great age of quarterback play in the NFL, as the influx of young talent at the most important position in sports has led to much of the league having a settled starter under center. However, it does not take too many bad performances for a quarterback’s job to be considered in […]

New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur has tried to make it clear many times that there is no quarterback controversy this season, but his comments lately about Daniel Jones have ramped back up those rumors. Talking to the media, Shurmur said Eli Manning is getting ready to have a big year, but he also said […]

The New York Giants managed to secure a potential successor under center through the 2019 NFL Draft with the addition of quarterback Daniel Jones. This has resulted in even further speculation regarding Manning’s future. Manning has now essentially been thrust into a mentorship role with the player he will be competing with moving forward. According […]

Everything involving the Browns has become front-page news this offseason. So when Odell Beckham Jr. made what some perceived to be a shot at his former quarterback, Eli Manning, people pounced. On Wednesday, Beckham praised the arm of his new quarterback, Baker Mayfield, saying he’d “have to get adjusted to the speed” and that Mayfield […]

Nearly three months after trading Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns, the New York Giants still find themselves answering questions about the superstar wide receiver. Beckham made headlines recently when he told reporters after a minicamp practice with the Browns that he would have to get used to playing with a quarterback whose arm […]

The New York Giants made it clear that they are preparing to move on from Eli Manning this offseason, drafting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick of the NFL Draft. With Manning being 38 years old and having one year left on his deal, everyone knew this moment was coming, and not […]

Golden Tate has only been a member of the New York Giants for about three months, but he is already impressed by Eli Manning’s veteran smarts and took time to praise the two-time Super Bowl MVP: “His understanding of the game,” Tate said when asked about the first thing he noticed about Manning, according to […]

The New York Giants have brought in the successor to quarterback Eli Manning with the arrival of quarterback Daniel Jones. It appears he has already started to assume his position of Manning’s backup. Jones was seen taking reps with the second team during OTAs recently. According to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, head coach […]

Daniel Jones hasn’t even taken a snap, and expectations are already sky-high for the New York Giants rookie who is being set up to follow Eli Manning as Big Blue’s quarterback. That’s the hand he was dealt when New York shockingly took him with the sixth overall pick in last month’s draft. Fortunately for Jones, […]

New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur has been talking up Eli Manning and Daniel Jones an awful lot this offseason and he was back at it again on Tuesday. During a media session, Shurmur talked about how similar both guys are with their personalities and how much they want to be perfect. Pat Shurmur says […]

Before Aaron Rodgers was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, he was Brett Favre’s backup for three years. The Green Bay Packers drafted Rodgers back in 2005, but the eventual two-time MVP did not get to start under center until the 2008 campaign. Could something similar occur with Daniel Jones in the Big […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning got his first look of Daniel Jones on the practice field on Monday and the impressions so far have been good. Manning said he is impressed with Jones’ arm, but most impressed with how he handles himself. “He throws it well,” Manning said of Jones via 247 Sports.  “(Jones) […]

There could be a lot of animosity between Eli Manning and Daniel Jones but New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur notes the interactions have been going well. According to Shurmur, both guys are just trying to get better and helping each other do that. “I think it’s good on both counts,” Shurmur said Monday via […]

The New York Giants made the bold, if not questionable move in drafting a quarterback with the sixth overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. The question for Big Blue is if they got the right guy. It’s a question that will take a long time to sort out. But for now, especially for fans, it’s […]

It appears as though there is at least a slim chance that the Manning brothers will reunite in East Rutherford — well, sort of. With Eli Manning still quarterbacking the New York Giants, future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning has been rumored as a top candidate to take over as the general manager of […]

The New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones but Pat Shurmur has made it clear that Eli Manning is the starting quarterback heading into this season. The Giants held their first organized team activity of the season on Monday and Manning was the one to receive all the first team reps. Shurmur made it clear that […]

There have been questions about New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning’s passing the last few years, but after just a few practices together new wide receiver Golden Tate doesn’t seem to have any questions. “I’ve been here for about 3-4 weeks now and I’ve caught a decent amount of passes from him — the guy […]

The New York Giants selected Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, and most feel that a big reason why the Giants went with Jones was because of his relationship with the Manning family. With Eli Manning having just one year remaining on his contract, it’s obvious that […]

The New York Giants made it clear that the Eli Manning era is coming to an end last Thursday when they took Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. Most people did expect the Giants to take a signal-caller in the first round, as Manning is entering the […]

The newest New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones isn’t going into his time with low expectations saying on Friday that he wants to be just like Eli Manning and win multiple Super Bowls in the Big Apple. The Giants have four Super Bowl Championships and Jones would like to help add to that trophy case. […]

The New York Giants didn’t pick Daniel Jones sixth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft to be the team’s day-one starter. Eli Manning, for better or worse, is still the Giants’ quarterback of the present, and as his father tells it, will provide Jones with the type of guidance in 2019 necessary to take advantage […]

Daniel Jones’ connection to Eli and Peyton Manning has already proven an incredible asset. If the three quarterbacks didn’t play under current Duke coach David Cutcliffe in college, there’s certainly a chance Jones wouldn’t have been selected by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft. Of course, that very notion is one of […]

New York Giants fans may not the only ones not on board with the selection of quarterback Daniel Jones. Eli Manning, the team’s incumbent starter under center, has already canceled his scheduled weekly appearance on WFAN Sports Radio because he’s not sure he will be New York’s starter in 2019. Radio host Mike Francesca announced […]

Duke’s Daniel Jones won’t be the first quarterback picked in the 2019 NFL draft. He might not even be the second or third player at his position to hear his name called on Thursday night. If Jones does as he hopes in the NFL and ultimately lives up to comparisons to Peyton and Eli Manning, […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning could return for a 17th NFL season in 2020. ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio (via Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio) broke the news on April 25. Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reports that Giants quarterback Eli Manning intends to play ‘somewhere’ in 2020. That ‘somewhere’ may not be New York. He’s in […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. It appears general manager Dave Gettleman is still convinced he is the right man for the job in New York. The jury had been out on Manning going into the 2018 campaign. According to Matt Lombardo of NJ Advance […]

Benjamin Franklin was credited for saying, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” And you can also include Eli Manning starting at quarterback for the New York Giants to that proverb. Manning is heading into his 16th season as the starting quarterback of the Giants. The only difference […]

The New York Giants decided it was time to part ways with arguably their best player by trading superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns. The move was surprising, to say the least with the team adamant about not trading him after signing him to a historic deal before last season. Apparently, […]

The New York Giants traded away one of their best players earlier this offseason, sending wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns for a first-round draft pick, a third-rounder, and young safety Jabrill Peppers. In the wake of the Giants’ losing one of their biggest offensive weapons, quarterback Eli Manning says that other […]

The general consensus is that the New York Giants will be taking a quarterback with the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft later this month. After all, Eli Manning is 38 years old and is clearly on the decline, and with one year remaining on his deal, it would really behoove the Giants to […]

Up until now the New York Giants have been content with going forward with their 38-year-old quarterback, Eli Manning. However, according to Kansas City Chiefs’ safety, Tyrann Mathieu, New York may want to make a few phone calls to the Seattle Seahawks. Mathieu said on Twitter that Seahawks’ quarterback, Russell Wilson, wants to play for […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the state of the New York Giants quarterback situation. It seems tight end Evan Engram still has the utmost confidence in quarterback Eli Manning. Manning has received his fair share of flak for his underwhelming performance last season. Engram said he is still optimistic that he is more […]

It seems the New York Giants will retain Eli Manning as their starting quarterback through the 2020 NFL season. The 38-year-old two-time Super Bowl MVP is set to return for his 16th NFL season. According to Giants co-owner John Mara, New York is on the lookout for Manning’s potential successor in the upcoming 2019 NFL […]

New York Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning has taken heaps of criticism over the last couple of years, with many stating that he is no longer fit to be the Giants’ starting signal-caller. However, New York running back Saquon Barkley is tired of hearing Manning take the blame, saying that Big Blue’s struggles in recent years […]

The New York Giants recently made a blockbuster trade by sending their once-prized wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns. When asked who the most talented player he’s ever shared the field with, quarterback Eli Manning’s answer was simple: “Odell.” Asked to name most talented player he ever has played with, Eli Manning […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is not the same player he once was. That is a fact. But are we exaggerating just how far he has fallen? Giants general manager Dave Gettleman seems to think so, saying that he does not believe Manning is finished: “I really believe there has been a false narrative […]