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Josh Johnson the likely favorite to be the Giants' backup quarterback

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants backup quarterback job is nondescript but oddly desirable. The opportunity to work behind Eli Manning -- despite his indestructibility -- and for a team that appears to be competing for a Super Bowl while collecting a quality paycheck is enticing.

Manning is entrenched as the Giants’ starter. He’s been in that role for close to 14 years. Third-round pick Davis Webb is the third-stringer and the potential quarterback of the future.

Those two spots are set. Sandwiched in between are veteran quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Geno Smith.