The regular season may be over, but there is still a ton going on around the New York Giants. Here are some of the big stories surrounding the Giants from Friday, January 24.
Eli's retirement press conference begins at 11am
After 16 years as quarterback of the New York Giants, Eli Manning has decided to call it a career. Manning will head into retirement as one of the most accomplished players to ever put on a Giants uniform. He is the only player to ever suit up for 16 seasons with the Giants, and his 236 regular season games and 248 total games are both franchise records. Manning led the Giants to two Super Bowl championships, both over the New England Patriots, and took home the MVP Award in both games. The veteran quarterback is the only Giants player to win the award twice, and one of only five players in NFL history to accomplish the feat. Manning was the co-recipient of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2016, and will hang up his cleats owning almost every single Giants career passing record.
"For 16 seasons, Eli Manning defined what it is to be a New York Giant both on and off the field," said John Mara, the Giants' president and chief executive officer. "Eli is our only two-time Super Bowl MVP and one of the very best players in our franchise's history. He represented our franchise as a consummate professional with dignity and accountability. It meant something to Eli to be the Giants quarterback, and it meant even more to us. We are beyond grateful for his contributions to our organization and look forward to celebrating his induction into the Giants Ring of Honor in the near future."
"We are proud to have called Eli Manning our quarterback for so many years," said Steve Tisch, Giants chairman and executive vice president. "Eli was driven to always do what was best for the team. Eli leaves a timeless legacy with two Super Bowl titles on the field and his philanthropic work off the field, which has inspired and impacted so many people. We are sincerely thankful for everything Eli has given our team and community. He will always be a Giant among Giants."
At 11 a.m. ET Friday, Manning will officially announce his retirement at a press conference in the field house at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Former teammates, coaches, Giants legends and more will be in attendance to help close out Manning's magnificent career. The press conference will be streaming on Giants.com and the Giants App.
Manning once received advice from Derek Jeter
The night before news broke that Eli Manning would be retiring, another iconic New York sports figure received recognition for an amazing career. Longtime Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday evening, coming one vote shy of being just the second player ever to be voted in unanimously. Both players have been praised for their performance and class both on and off the field throughout their entire careers. It should come as no surprise that the two New York sports legends have been connected since Manning's rookie season back in 2004.
As NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones wrote in 2014: "It was back in 2004 when Jeter and Manning initially connected, Eli a rookie in the process of losing the first six games he started. A call came, out of the blue, to Manning's cell phone on a Saturday night before a Sunday game. It was Jeter."
"He said, 'Keep grinding, keep working hard, keep your head up and things will get easier,'" Eli recalls. "It meant a lot to me at the time. I was trying to figure things out. I was trying to learn to play quarterback in New York, with the New York media and everything that goes along with being an athlete in this area. Obviously I knew who Derek Jeter was, and he was playing great and winning championships and seemed to have everything going for him. I appreciated him just reaching out to me. Maybe (it was because he) knew what it was like as a rookie."
Here is a photo from every one of Eli Manning's starts over his 16-year career
New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning (10) rolls out of a pocket avoiding a tackle by Atlanta Falcons' Brady Smith (91 during the third quarter of play on Sunday, November, 21, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The Falcons beat the Giants 14-10. (AP Photo/Michael Kim)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning walks off the field during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 6 of 21 attempts for 148 yards as the Eagles beat the Giants, 27-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10), hands off to Tiki Barber (21) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, in Landover, Md. The Giants lost to the Washington Redskins 31-7. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, reacts after throwing an incomplete pass to wide receiver Ike HIlliard, left, during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004 in Baltimore. Manning went 4-18 for 27 yards two interceptions and a fumble in the Giants 37-14 loss.(AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) scrambles for 13 yards and a first down during the second quarter as Giants center Shaun O'Hara (6) blocks Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Chris Hoke (76) and Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith (91) hits the turf Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Steelers beat the Giants, 33-30. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds his hands to his head after missing a wide open receiver in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won, 23-22. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning calls an audible during he fourth quarter agaisnt the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night, Jan. 2, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 144 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Giants to a 28-24 win. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning throws a touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 42-19.(AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints Monday night, Sept. 19, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 13 of 24 attempts for 165 yards as the Giants beat the Saints 27-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning shouts instructions to his teammates while calling an audible during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers Sunday Sept. 25, 2005 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass as he is pressured by St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Tyoka Jackson (97) during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 19 of 35 passes for 296 yards and four touchdwn passes as the Giants beat the Rams, 44-24. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after his team fumbled on the one-yard line against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 16 , 2005. The Cowboys won, 16-13, in overtime. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 23 of 42 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns as the Giants beat the Broncos, 24-23. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
From left, New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara, quarterback Eli Manning, running back Tiki Barber and running back Derrick Ward celebrate on the sidelines in the final minute of the Giants 36-0 shutout of the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Nov. 6, 2005 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning runs upfield for a 14-yard gain in the first quarter as the Minnesota Vikings' C.J. Mosley, left, and Spencer Johnson, right, defend at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 17 of 26 passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns as the Giants beat the Eagles, 27-17. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning stiff arms Dallas Cowboys' Jason Ferguson before getting rid of the ball during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 17-10. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) scores from the one-yard line under Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and linebacker Mark Simoneau, right, in the second quarter Sunday, Dec 11, 2005, in Philadelphia. Below Manning are Giants guard Chris Snee (76), center Shaun O'Hara (60), and guard David Diehl (66). (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during fourth quarter NFL football Saturday night, Dec. 17, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 17 of 32 attempts for 186 yards as the Giants beat the Chiefs, 27-17. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, scrambles away from Washington Redskins defensive end Phillip Daniels (93) during the first quarter of a NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw against the Oakland Raiders in the first half of NFL football action on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants' Eli Manning looks up at the scoreboard late in the fourth quarter of Giants' 23-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers in their NFC wild card playoff football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. N.J., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. Manning was 10 of 18 for 113 yards, with three interceptions and no touchdowns. (Kathy Willens/AP Photos)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, walks off the field with brother, Peyton Manning, quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts after the Colts beat the Giants 26-21 in NFL football action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning sets up a running play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter of their football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Philadelphia. Manning brought the Giants back from a 17-point deficit in the fourth-quarter and threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress with 3:11 left in the extra period for a 30-24 victory over the Eagles. (AP Photo/George Widman)
New York Giants Eli Manning (10) makes a play with the football against the Seattle Seahawks. Sunday September 24, 2006 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Reece)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning pumps his fist after throwing a touchdown pass during third quarter of an NFL football against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Redskins, 19-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick (7) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) pose for a photograph at the end of the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) hands the ball off to New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) against the Dallas Cowboys in the 1st quarter of their football game in Irving, Texas, Monday, Oct. 23, 2006. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes the ball as Giants center Shaun O'Hara blocks Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Chris Hovan, right, during first quarter NFL football Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Buccaneers, 17-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass to Jeremy Shockey during first quarter NFL football against the Houston Texans Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Texans, 14-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks up at the scoreboard in the closing minutes of the 38-20 loss to the Chicago Bears during NFL football Sunday night, Nov. 12, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, throws a second-quarter pass as Jacksonville Jaguars John Henderson (98) rushes during a National Football League game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, in Jacksonville, Fla.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) gets a pass away as he is hit by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (92) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during their football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 23-20. (AP Photo/Daniel P. Derella)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) prepares to throw a pass as he scrambles against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes the ball as Giants tackle Kareem McKenzie (67) blocks Eagles defensive end Darren Howard (90) and Giants guard Chris Snee blocks Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson (98) during fourth quarter NFL football Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Eagles beat the Giants, 36-22. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks on from the sidelines during fourth quarter NFL football against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Saints won 30-7. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, throws a pass as lineman Grey Ruegamer holds off Washington Redskins defensive tackle Kedrick Golston, second from right, with Andre Carter, right, moving in during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 34-28. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning in action against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East wild card matchup at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles beat the Giants 23-20.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Irving Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning, left, looks to pass the football under pressure by Green Bay Packers' A.J. Hawk during firs-half NFL football action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass against the Washington Redskins linebacker Marcus Washington (53) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 in Landover, Md. The Giants won 24-17.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of NFL football in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass while playing the New York Jets during the first quarter of their football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls signals in their NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Eli Manning quarter back (10) throws the ball whilst Miami Dolphins, Stiveni Fifita (60 ) is held back during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning stands on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of the Giants' 31-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning gets up off the turf after being sacked by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter during NFL football action Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning threw four interceptions as the Vikings won 41-17.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and head coach Tom Coughlin celebrate as officials confirm Amani Toomers fourth quarter touchdown catch during a football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 in Chicago. The Giants defeated the Bears 21-16(AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning passes against Philadelphia Eagles' in the second half of their football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Philadelphia. The Giants won 16-13. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during third quarter NFL football against the Washington Redskins Sunday night, Dec. 16, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins beat the Giants 22-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Eli Manning calls a signal before the snap during the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after throwing a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to teammate Amani Toomer during an NFL wild-card football playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan 6, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) signals at the line of scrimmage during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass in front of Green Bay Packers defensive end Aaron Kampman during the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and his coach Tom Coughlin look at the Vince Lombardi Trophy as they celebrate after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning, left, dives for a touchdown past Washington Redskins' Rocky McIntosh during the first half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning directs the offense as center Shaun O'Hara waits to snap the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, hands the ball off to running back Brandon Jacobs during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Eli Manning (10) throws a touchdown pass over Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote (50) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in Pittsburgh. The Giants won 21-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 35-14. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning #10 motions to his line during the NFL Game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 9th, 2008. The Giants won 36-31 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)
GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants rolls out to pass against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 37-29. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) pitches the ball against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 in Landover, Md. The Giants won 23-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning #10 throws the ball during the NFL Game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 7th, 2008. The Eagles won 20-14 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after the Giants scored a touchdown to pull within two points of the Carolina Panthers, 28-26, late in their NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants tied the game with a two point conversion and won in overtime, 34-28. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) hands off the ball to teammate Derrick Ward during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning #10 throws the ball during the NFL Game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11th, 2009. The Eagles won 23-11 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won the game, 33-31. (AP Photo/James D Smith)
Quarterback Eli Manning (10) of the New York Giants directs play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sept. 27, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning drops back to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) shake hands after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. The Saints beat the Giants 48-27. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning (10) signals touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday October 25, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning runs with the ball during the fourth quarter an NFL football game against Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 40-17. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
New York Giants Eli Manning #10 in action against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with center Shaun O'Hara (60) after throwing a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won in overtime, 34-31. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning calls a play during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Denver beat New York 26-6. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, left, talks with Philadelphia Eagles' Donovan McNabb after their NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Eagles beat the Giants, 45-38. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass as he is rushed by Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) greets Minnesota Vikings Brett Favre after the Vikings defeated the Giants 44-7 in an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Andy King)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in action during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Giants in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning yells during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Eli Manning passes during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Maning( 10) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions in a week 6 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday October 17, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
New York Giants' Eli Manning in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys in a week 10 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday November 14, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning (10) calls signals at the line of scrimmage while playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a week 12 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday November 28, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Monday , Dec. 13, 2010. New York Giants won 21-3. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes during the first quarter of the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Eli Manning throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) directs the offense during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws under pressure from Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning (10) calls signals during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday September 24, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, left, drops back to throw a pass as Arizona Cardinals' Daryl Washington closes in to defend during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 31-27. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 9th, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday October 30, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, right, is congratulated by New England Patriots' Tom Brady after the Giants' 24-20 win in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 27-20. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls out a play at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning celebrates a 1st quarter touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday December 4, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes as Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Sean Lissemore (95) and outside linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) pressure during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, January 1, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in Newark, New Jersey. The Giants won the game, 31-14. (AP Photo/James D Smith)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks as he takes the ball on a running play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates a late fourth quarter touchdown during the NFC Divisional game between the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers on Jan 15, 2012 in Green Bay. The Giants defeated the Packers 37-20 to advance to the NFC Championship game. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10 ) passes during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) holds the Lombardi Trophy during the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. The Giants won the game 21-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants' Eli Manning calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning makes a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback ELi Manning celebrates a touchdown during a week 3 Thursday night football game against the Carolina Panthers on September 20, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) makes a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during a week 9 football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 4, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) signals a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. After further review Manning's pass to Hakeem Nicks was ruled a touchdown. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning scrambles with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to pass during a week 14 football game against the New Orleans Saints on December 9, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey(AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) signals first down during a week 16 football game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 22, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Eli Manning during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 36-31. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants Eli Manning throws to an open receiver during first quarter action against the Denver Broncos in the NFL game at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford , NJ September 15, 2013. (AP Photo/ Eric Bakke)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) directs his team against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) calls out the defense during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) fires a pass against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 23-7. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to the sidelines for a call during a week 10 football game against the Oakland Raiders on November 10, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after Brandon Jacobs (34) rushed for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football gameagainst the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws to a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) points out the middle linebacker during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on December 8, 2013. The Chargers defeated the Giants 37-14. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) scrambles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to throw the ball downfield during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Monday, September 8, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won 35-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws against the Houston Texans in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts to this third touchdown pass to tight end Larry Donnell during the first half of an NFL Thursday night football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning gestures before the snap against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct., 19, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs away from Indianapolis Colts' Andy Studebaker (58) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) scrambles out of the pocket in action against the San Francisco 49ers at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey November 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) motions to the bench in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls out instructions at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. The Jaguars won 25-24.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes as Tennessee Titans nose tackle Sammie Lee Hill (94) rushes in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Eli Manning (10) of the New York Giants at the line of scrimmage calling out the signals in action against the Washington Redskins on Sunday December 14, 2014 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) prepares to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to pass during a week 17 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to throw the ball downfield during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, September 24, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New York won 32-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) rolls out looking for a wide receiver during a week 4 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on October 4, 2015 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, New York (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls an audible against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday October 19, 2015, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 27-7. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Dallas Cowboys , Sunday, October 25, 2015, Secaucus, NJ. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 27-20. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates a touchdown pass during a week 8 NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on November 1, 2015 at the Mercedes- Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to throw the ball downfield during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets won 23-20 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) makes a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during a week 15 NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on December 20, 2015 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) rolls out to pass in action against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday January 3, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. New York won 20-19. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning directs his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
New York Giants' Eli Manning throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in London. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls an audible at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waves to fans as he leaves the field after playing against the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 22-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass on the run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) visit after an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Steelers won 24-14. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York won 10-7. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during an NFL regular season game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 17-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants' Eli Manning in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) greet each other after an NFC wild-card NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 38-13. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to throw a pass during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Detroit won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants' Eli Manning in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) scores on a 14-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks for a receiver during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) signals at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during a regular season Week 12 NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins, Thursday November 23, 2017 in Landover, MD. The Redskins beat the Giants 20-10 (Matt Patterson via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard, left, and quarterback Eli Manning celebrate after they connected for a long touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) greets New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 23-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday December 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during a week 1 NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday August 9, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during a week 4 NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday September 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball during a game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Charlotte,N.C. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in action against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins won 20-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to throw during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Giants defeated the 49ers, 27-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and running back Saquon Barkley (26) prior to an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec., 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to throw in the second half of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Eli Manning passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waves to the fans following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday December 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Early standouts from Senior Bowl
The Giants are no strangers to the Senior Bowl. In fact, the Giants have selected the last three MVPs from the college all-star game, including Daniel Jones. Practices for the 2020 Senior Bowl ran from Tuesday to Thursday, and while the big game doesn't kick off until Saturday afternoon, a few players have already made strong impressions on draft analysts down in Mobile, Alabama.
Over 115 prospects are participating in Senior Bowl festivities this week. Here are several standouts from practice, according to NFL.com’s Chase Goodbread and Lance Zierlein.
"Jason Strowbridge, DE, North Carolina. All I could think of standing next to Bill Belichick on the sideline on Tuesday while watching Strowbridge was Deatrich Wise. The former Tar Heel looks like a Patriots pass rusher. Wise went to the Pats in the fourth round in 2017. A lot of times you'll see guys with traits who are kind of raw go in that round, and Strowbridge might fit that mold. He's tough. He's physical. And he helped himself on Tuesday. His North team is being coached this week by the Lions' Matt Patricia, Belichick's former D-coordinator. So who knows? Maybe Detroit and New England will both be targeting him come April.
Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin. I knew coming into this week, based on my tape study, that Baun can dip and rip and get around the corner. I wanted to see him use counters this week, and on Tuesday, he had a spin counter that was fantastic. He played on the line and off the ball during practice, showing his versatility. I expected him to have a good week and I think he's off to a really good start."
Josh Jones, OT, Houston. Jones had some ups and downs during Tuesday's practice -- it's not uncommon for offensive linemen to start off a little slower than defensive linemen at the Senior Bowl -- but on Wednesday, he was impressive. He got into Wisconsin LB Zack Baun -- one of the top performers on Tuesday -- and moved him down the field. In pass pro, he was shutting people down. I talked to some personnel people here who shared my enthusiasm for his performance. He looks better than Tytus Howard did here last year. I think Jones is a second-round tackle, but it won't be a surprise if he gets pushed up the board, just like Howard, who went to the Texans in Round 1 last year, did. He's a physical specimen and a lock to go in the top 40. He's just too long, too athletic, and has too much potential at left tackle to last long in the draft."
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ESPN Insider, Pro Football Focus applaud Giants rookie class
ESPN Insider, using Pro Football Focus' wins above replacement metric, released its ranking of the NFL's most productive 2019 rookie classes. The Giants 2019 draft class fared well in these rankings, coming in at No. 4. ESPN praised the selection of Dexter Lawrence, telling readers that the No. 17 overall pick finished with the highest PFF grade of any rookie interior defensive lineman. The Giants were also commended for the late-round picks of Darius Slayton and Julian Love after both players saw promising starts to their NFL careers, as well as the selection of Daniel Jones as the rookie QB threw 24 touchdown passes.
As the article states, "The ability to get production from players on rookie contracts is one of the biggest competitive edges NFL teams can create. It is easier to do that with a wealth of draft capital near the top of the board, of course, but it's important how much a team can get from its draft picks relative to where they were taken rather than just blindly adding together all the production from the class.
If Player X and Player Y have similar seasons, the production from Player Y, taken in the sixth round, is much more valuable than the production a team gets from first-round-pick Player X.
Pro Football Focus has unveiled its wins above replacement metric in recent weeks (PFF WAR), and we used it to rank all 32 teams on the value of their rookie class over expectation given where each player was selected in the 2019 draft."
