Eli Manning is the starter for the New York Giants this year – let’s get that out of the way first. Unless something changes midseason because of terrible performances, Eli Manning will spend the season in the starting position while rookie Daniel Jones picks up experience in the backup role before seriously contending for the starting job. It’s a method that should leave the Giants without the problems that come from starting a rookie quarterback, especially one who was a dark horse draft pick such as Jones.
It does, however, put more pressure on Eli Manning to perform this season and to not leave fans calling for the younger option waiting in the wings and putting the team in an odd position.