Unfortunately, this will bring out the Webb screamers even moreso.
If you're going to bench Eli, might as well do it for someone that might be part of the future. Geno Smith is awful. What does starting him get the team?
I get it - I think he was offered to start the game to keep the streak alive under the premise that he would be removed after one series or something. And he declined that. Makes much more sense.
stupid. Smith does not give the Giants a better chance to win than Eli. But it looks like everyone calling for Webb will get to see him as well at some point. Very classy as usual by Eli to decline to start just to keep his streak alive.
Eli declined to start?? what does that mean... it must have been presented to him in a way where the only classy response was to decline.
and why Geno and not Webb? do the coaches think geno is going to save their jobs? if they are throwing in the towel for 2017, then let Webb get some reps.
Coach McAdoo told me I could continue to start while Geno and Davis are given an opportunity to play, Manning said. My feeling is that if you are going to play the other guys, play them. Starting just to keep the streak going and knowing you wont finish the game and have a chance to win it is pointless to me, and it tarnishes the streak. Like I always have, I will be ready to play if and when I am needed. I will help Geno and Davis prepare to play as well as they possibly can.
and Mara, otherwise who the f*ck is McAdoo to make this decision?
On the one hand, I'm stunned and saddened that I have to watch another QB start a game under center for the GMEN for the first time since November of 2004.
On the other hand, maybe Eli does feel it's time to get out from behind that OL. While his streak will be ruined, his stats, W/L record and physical well-being will be spared.
Eli of course should start and play until maybe week 17.
BUT for all the people clamoring to see Webb, why do you not want to see Smith? The truth is that Geno probably has a good a shot as being the QB of the future as Webb does.
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Unfortunately, this will bring out the Webb screamers even moreso.
Just got alert from Giants.com
28s29 seconds ago
Per Giants, Eli Manning was given the option of starting against the Raiders to keep the streak alive, but declined. Geno Smith will start on Sunday.
Unfortunately, this will bring out the Webb screamers even moreso.
If you're going to bench Eli, might as well do it for someone that might be part of the future. Geno Smith is awful. What does starting him get the team?
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Tom RockVerified account @TomRock_Newsday
28s29 seconds ago
Per Giants, Eli Manning was given the option of starting against the Raiders to keep the streak alive, but declined. Geno Smith will start on Sunday.
Given the option to start? What does that mean?
That doesn't sound like Eli at all.
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Tom RockVerified account @TomRock_Newsday
28s29 seconds ago
Per Giants, Eli Manning was given the option of starting against the Raiders to keep the streak alive, but declined. Geno Smith will start on Sunday.
So Eli shoes not to start?
Let the TANK begin.
That doesn't sound like Eli at all.
No, it does not.
Or
Just get benched
McAdoo is the worst coach Ive ever seen.
Fuck McAdoo.
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Tom RockVerified account @TomRock_Newsday
28s29 seconds ago
Per Giants, Eli Manning was given the option of starting against the Raiders to keep the streak alive, but declined. Geno Smith will start on Sunday.
So Eli shoes not to start?
Chose not shoes,,,still WTF??
and why Geno and not Webb? do the coaches think geno is going to save their jobs? if they are throwing in the towel for 2017, then let Webb get some reps.
this makes no sense as currently laid out.
Possibly.
That doesn't sound like Eli at all.
Only way it makes sense is:
McAdoo: Eli, we're going to go with Geno on Sunday, but do you want to start the game and play a series to keep the streak alive?
Eli: If you feel Geno gives us the best chance to win, then just start him.
On the one hand, I'm stunned and saddened that I have to watch another QB start a game under center for the GMEN for the first time since November of 2004.
On the other hand, maybe Eli does feel it's time to get out from behind that OL. While his streak will be ruined, his stats, W/L record and physical well-being will be spared.
Sad day for those who love Eli.
Eli deserves better than this...
BUT for all the people clamoring to see Webb, why do you not want to see Smith? The truth is that Geno probably has a good a shot as being the QB of the future as Webb does.