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Wednesday Media Transcript: QB Eli Manning

Eric from BBI : Admin : 12/4/2019 3:30 pm
QB Eli Manning -- December 4, 2019

Q: When did you hear the news and how were you told?
A: I knew Daniel was dealing with an injury, I didnt know the severity since he finished the game. I talked to the coaches yesterday and they said he probably wasnt going to practice today and they didnt know the circumstances, so (they told me) just be ready to practice this week. Well see where it goes for Monday night.

Q: What have the last 10 or 11 weeks been like for you?
A: A little different trying to adjust to it and always be prepared to go. Try to get Daniel as prepared as possible each week. I faced a lot of the teams that we have been playing and just look through old notes and tips on trying to diagnose defenses. Also trying to get myself ready to play each week.

Q: Emotionally, what is it like for you to come back and play?
A: Well see what happens Monday, but business as usual. In the sense of you get the game plan, start prepping for Philly. (Were) going against a good defense we ve faced a number of years, (we) know them well. Just have to get back in the mix with the offensive line and receivers, make sure timing is where it needs to be.

Q: Whats been the toughest part of these last 11 weeks for you?
A: Not playing in the games. You miss being a part of the action and practicing and all that. Felt good to get out there today and throw it around and compete a little bit.

Q: Did you think you had played your last time for the Giants? Had you thought about playing in a game late in the season when Daniel wasnt playing?
A: No, just taking it one week at a time. You never know what can happen and always be ready.

Q: Has this impacted anything about your future plans?
A: Again, just take it one game at a time. You never want to try to make decisions about your future while youre still living in the present and dont know the circumstances of what could happen. Just have to go out there and try to get a win for the Giants if Im asked to do that. Ill analyze everything else after the season.

Q: How do you feel physically, you havent been hit for a couple months?
A: Physically I feel good. Ive had time to get extra workouts and do those things just to stay in shape, so youre not banged up. I feel fresh and ready to go.

Q: Do you feel like you can be sharp? It has been a while
A: Yeah, youre still practicing, youre still out there. Sometimes youre running other peoples plays but youre still throwing it, hitting guys in stride and trying to throw it accurately and doing all of the drills. Hope to get back there and be sharp.

Q: How much do you think this can serve as a showcase for next year for you?
A: Im not worried about that. Im trying to go out there, play hard, compete, and try to get a win for the team. The team is obviously going on a long stretch. Guys are working hard and doing everything right and deserve to feel good about the work that were putting in.

Q: What has been your impression of Daniel (Jones) as youve watched him play?
A: Daniel is competing and learning. He makes a lot of great plays and I think hes doing everything to get prepared and make progress each week. Ive just been impressed with his work ethic and the dedication he has put towards getting ready to play each week.

Q: Pat Shurmur said you were, eager. How eager are you to play?
A: I think youre always eager to play, thats why you play. Thats why you compete, and you work out and do everything to go out there and compete on gameday and get wins and put your team in a situation to win. I think when youre not doing that you miss it, and youre excited about the competitive part of it.

Q: Year after year, youve heard backups here talk about, We have to be ready, I know Im not starting but we have to be ready to play. You werent on the other side of that. How hard is that now that youve lived through that for two months?
A: Yeah, I mean it is difficult. Especially when youve been the starter for so long and youre not really accustomed to preparing and preparing and not putting it to use, in that sense. I think just having a lot of experience and knowing the offense and knowing I can pop in there and be ready to go at any time.

Q: Obviously a lot has happened since we last spoke to you. What was the trade deadline like for you? Was there any discussion of possibly going anywhere else?
A: No, I dont think so. That was a long time ago, I cant think that far back.

Q: How wild is it the fact that you spent 15 years and took every single snap and heres a kid in his first year and he ends up getting an injury. Does it make you feel that much more fortunate that you were able to play for such a long period of time without getting hurt?
A: Well, you had injuries and stuff and you just try to fight through things and get ready. I think Daniel wants to play, I think hes going to do everything possible to get back and rehab. Hes a young kid, so Im sure hell bounce back quickly. Im sure the staff and everybody wants to bethey dont want to take something that can be somewhat minor and turn it into something thats a bigger deal down the line.

Q: Did you have any conversations with the Giants prior to today about wanting to play at least one more game in a Giants uniform?
A: No, never. It never came up.
Very few people in sports should be looked up to.  
robbieballs2003 : 12/4/2019 4:45 pm : link
I am sure Eli is far from perfect but everything he has shown us has been something to admire. It is sad that this era is coming to an end.
RE: Very few people in sports should be looked up to.  
crick n NC : 12/4/2019 5:23 pm : link
In comment 14703185 robbieballs2003 said:
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I am sure Eli is far from perfect but everything he has shown us has been something to admire. It is sad that this era is coming to an end.


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Geno 78 : 12/4/2019 7:15 pm : link
He has always been a class act. Age catches up with all of us and youth takes over. We all can be replaced and I think he realizes it.
He is such a class act.....  
Simms11 : 12/4/2019 8:52 pm : link
I think DJ is cut from the same cloth however and I just hope he can also bring us the same joy as big E
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