Wednesday’s Giants News: Eli as your Fantasy QB?
I know absolutely nothing about Fantasy Football, but Michael Fabiano of NFL.com explains why Eli Manning may be a breakout candidate. Fabiano defines a ‘breakout candidate’ as “known commodities who have the potential to produce the best numbers of their NFL careers.” Michael wrote this analysis about Eli,
Manning threw for a mediocre 3,336 yards with 23 touchdowns and a career-high 20 interceptions in 2007. But based on his impressive run en route to a Super Bowl championship, it’s hard to discount Manning as a breakout candidate. Chances are he won’t put up 4,000 yards and 30 scores, but a season with 3,800 yards and 25 touchdowns isn’t a stretch. Manning will be seen as a low-end No. 1 fantasy quarterback and is well worth a middle-round selection.
New York Daily News:
Amani Toomer catches that old feeling - Ralph Vacchiano stated that Amani Toomer looked much younger than he really is out there on the field yesterday. He caught a couple great catches during yesterday’s OTAs. Vacchiano reminded us that Toomer was rehabbing his way back from a torn ACL in his left knee heading into last season so Amani is just happy to be able participate right now. Toomer feels like he won’t be as rusty as he was going into last season. We need Mr. Reliable for as long as he can contribute. He’s not the quickest guy in the world, but he runs solid routes and has some of the best hands that I’ve ever seen which is why he’s the all-time leader in receptions for the Giants.
New York Post:
KIWANUKA HEALTHY, THRILLED TO BE BACK - Paul Schwartz found out that Mathias Kiwanuka did not have any problems after yesterday’s OTAs. After missing the last six games of the regular season and the Super Bowl run due to a broken left leg and ankle damage that required surgery, Kiwankua had this to say after yesterday’s workout, “This is excellent. I’ll take every rep I can, every snap I can take. … It’s a chance to get oiled up on some of the new things and get back into the old things we used to do. I’m looking forward to all of it.” I’m looking forward to Kiwanuka getting back out there because he’s a stud.
The Star-Ledger:
Super champs champ at the bit - Mike Garafolo also wrote an article about yesterday’s OTAs. More specifically, he found out what Toomer and SB XLII MVP Eli Manning thought about them.
Toomer said,
When you get out there, I’m telling you, it is like nothing (else) matters. When you get out there, you step into a different world. You start playing and it’s like you don’t care who’s covering you, you don’t care if it means anything or not. … You just enjoy the competition of it and I know I missed it this whole offseason.
Manning said,
It was a good first day. We just want to get better. We looked at a lot of stuff last season that we need to improve on, especially on the offensive side and in the passing game.
