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Eli Manning - Could regain starting job

12/4/17

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Eli Manning

The decision to bench Manning for Geno Smith was met with plenty of criticism, as it ended Manning's streak of 210 starts and may have been interpreted to be critical of the 36-year-old quarterback. While not the same player he was in his prime, Manning wasn't the team's only problem this season while directing an injury-marred offense. The benching almost instantly led to retirement rumors, but Manning quickly responded by saying he plans to play in 2018. The Giants figure to bring in a new regime that's intent on finding a young franchise quarterback, but with Smith and 2017 third-round pick Davis Webb both unlikely to be that player, there's some argument to be made for turning back to Manning for the rest of the season. Such a move could also pave the way for Manning to stay on the roster next year, though he may not have any interest in serving as a stopgap while the team prepares a young quarterback to take his job.