Daniel Jones named Giants beginning quarterback over Eli Manning

The Daniel Jones period will start on Sunday.

The Giants introduced Tuesday morning that Eli Manning wouldn’t begin in Week three towards the Buccaneers, with the Duke rookie as an alternative getting the nod.

“Eli and I spoke this morning,” Shurmur instructed the crew web site. “I instructed him that we’re making a change and going with Daniel because the starter. I additionally talked to Daniel. Eli was clearly disillusioned, as you’d count on, however he mentioned he can be what he has at all times been, a superb teammate, and proceed to arrange to assist this crew win video games. Daniel understands the problem at hand, and he shall be able to play on Sunday.”

The Giants chosen Jones No. 6 general on this 12 months’s NFL Draft.

Shurmur hinted at the potential for a quarterback change on Monday after two dispiriting losses to the Cowboys and Payments wherein Manning was a part of the various issues this crew has. Manning has 556 yards passing, two touchdowns and two interceptions by way of two video games.

“Finally, this can be a transfer that I felt was finest for this crew right now,” Shurmur mentioned, per the crew web site. “I’ve mentioned it since I bought right here, I’m very keen on Eli. His work ethic, his preparation, his soccer intelligence. All these attributes are nearly as good as I’ve ever seen in a participant. And Eli labored as exhausting as you possibly can ask of anyone to prepare for this season. This transfer is extra about Daniel transferring ahead than about Eli.”