Eli Manning benched, Daniel Jones named Giants' beginning QB

Eli Manning is being benched and the Daniel Jones period with the New York Giants is about to start.

Coach Pat Shurmur introduced Tuesday that the No. 6 general decide within the NFL draft is changing two-time Tremendous Bowl MVP because the Giants’ beginning quarterback.

The transfer comes lower than 24 hours after Shurmur refused to say Manning would stay the starter after the group opened with two straight losses, the sixth time in seven years New York has gotten off to a 0-2 begin.

The 38-year-old Manning has been the Giants’ starter since changing Kurt Warner after 9 video games within the 2004 season, the yr Manning was traded to New York by San Diego after it took him with the No. 1 general decide.

Manning led the Giants to Tremendous Bowl titles following the 2007 and ’11 seasons, beating Tom Brady and the Patriots each instances.

“Eli and I spoke this morning,” Shurmur stated. “I advised him that we’re making a change and going with Daniel because the starter. I additionally talked to Daniel. Eli was clearly upset, as you’ll count on, however he stated he can be what he has at all times been, a very good teammate, and proceed to organize to assist this group win video games. Daniel understands the problem at hand, and he shall be able to play on Sunday.”

Manning accomplished 56 of 89 passes for 556 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for a passer ranking of 78.7. However the Giants have scored solely 4 touchdowns, regardless of averaging 420 yards.

Shurmur had stated Monday he would deal with all areas this week and his purpose was to win the following sport.

Jones hit 29 of 34 passes for 416 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions within the preseason. His 137.2 quarterback ranking was the most effective within the league.

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