Giants Ensure Backup QB is in Place
The Jints drafted Eli Manning in 2004, and fortunately for them Eli played in 57 consecutive games. They don’t want that trend to end anytime soon, but they have to plan for the worst just in case. John Schmeelk of Giants.com took a look at the backup Quarterback situation…
Anthony Wright, David Carr and Andre Woodson will battle for two roster spots in training camp. Woodson, drafted in the 6th round out of Kentucky, is considered a developmental quarterback that will likely slide into that third quarterback slot Jared Lorenzen held the second half of last season. NFL franchises normally prefer to have one of their backups be a veteran, and the other a young player they can groom. It’s doubtful the Giants would put an unproven 6th round pick in a spot where he would have to lead the franchise if Eli Manning goes down with an injury.
I hate watching backup Quarterbacks that have to play when they suck. The Giants haven’t been fortunate to have a good backup since when? The last one I remember is when Jeff Hostetler came in for Phil Simms and won the Super Bowl. I hope that the get lucky one of these years…just in case.
