Eli Manning to be benched

[Rastak]

I seriously don't get this. Several writers are convinced its not the GM. TJ Lang thinks they are being stupid.

But I truly do not know what is the upside for the coach UNLESS he is coming back next year for road testing the backups.

Only other answer is the owner wants a top 3 pick.

[pbmax]

Only other answer is the owner wants a top 3 pick.

I agree. But there is odd unanimity that the Giants operate with solid division of authority.

The notable thing is that the front office and owner are not balking, so they are publicly OK with it.

[QBME]

I agree. But there is odd unanimity that the Giants operate with solid division of authority.

The notable thing is that the front office and owner are not balking, so they are publicly OK with it.

That's a great point. The Mora's have always operated with a hands off philosophy. If it wasn't for a couple of amazing plays against the Pats in the Superbowl wins, the GM (Reese?) would have been long gone. Neither Coach nor QB will be with the Giants next year. GM probably gone also.

[channtheman]

Kind of crazy to see a streak end like this. Wow.

[woodbuck27]

Ridiculously poor treatment. If you're not going to start him and he's not in your plans, you cut him. I am shocked that the Mara's will let this happen to Eli. You don't bench someone that won you 2 superbowls and someone who has been a 13 year starter.

You don't bench an Eli Manning for a Geno Smith...stupid ....stupid ...insulting.

Eli has to leave the Giants ASAP.

[woodbuck27]

Except if they cut him, he goes through waivers. Better for him to be cut after the season and let him choose his destination. More "respectful" if you want to call it that. Otherwise he'll be playing for the Browns and under contract.

Exactly. I feel terrible for Eli Manning.

[woodbuck27]

Only other answer is the owner wants a top 3 pick.

What did the Packers get from the NY Jets for Brett Favre

This is the part and NFL that really SUCKS out loud.

[Patler]

Except if they cut him, he goes through waivers. Better for him to be cut after the season and let him choose his destination. More "respectful" if you want to call it that. Otherwise he'll be playing for the Browns and under contract.

He would be in Cleveland only for the remainder of 2017. He could declare himself a FA after this season, assuming he had a no-trade clause, which I would be surprised if he did not. Even if he didn't have a no-trade clause, he could declare himself a FA at the end of 2018, no matter how long his contract is.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Expect to see him shortly in tons more commercials with his brother.

[mraynrand]

Expect to see him shortly in tons more commercials with his brother.

thank god for DVRs.

[Pugger]

Did you list the losses first because that's what's now more important to them?

I agree though, they didn't need to do this. Benching the player who's been the starter at QB for more than a decade, winning two SBs along the way is bush league.

If you think it's time to move on, fine, but let him play out the season this train wreck of a season then cut ties. Eli is showing more class than ownership by not going out there just to maintain the streak.

IMO doing this is more evidence on why that team is circling the drain.

[Pugger]

What did the Packers get from the NY Jets for Brett Favre

This is the part and NFL that really SUCKS out loud.

If memory serves we got the compensatory pick we used to move up and take a guy named Clay Matthews.

[pbmax]

I think Eli has another year on his deal. If you claim him, you have the contract unless he has an opt out.

[mraynrand]

If memory serves we got the compensatory pick we used to move up and take a guy named Clay Matthews.

a #2 and two #3s, including the Third rounder from the Jets for Favre. You confused me for a second there with 'compensatory pick'

[Pugger]

a #2 and two #3s, including the Third rounder from the Jets for Favre. You confused me for a second there with 'compensatory pick'

Sorry, I misspoke.