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Manning

Continued from Page 17 getting off to a 0-5 start, we have to do what is best
If you start, you play to win, the defense failed to hold for the organization moving
not keep a streak alive. fourth-quarter leads in con- forward, and that means
The wrong move has been secutive losses to Philadel- evaluating every position,”
par for the Giants, who phia, Tampa Bay and the Reese said in a statement
were coming off an 11-5 Chargers. Tuesday. “I told Eli this
season that got them into Even the special teams morning that an organiza-
the playoffs for the first time have struggled with punt- tion could not ask for any
since 2011. er Brad Wing having an more in a franchise quar-
However, all the close inconsistent season and terback. He has been that
games the team won last rookie placekicker Aldrick and more. Nobody knows
season, it lost this year. Rosas missing five of 18 field what the future holds, but
Injuries to Odell Beckham goal attempts and boot- right now, this is what we
Jr. and fellow receiver ing a couple of kickoff out think is best for the fran-
Brandon Marshall hurt, but of bounds. The losses took chise.” Former center and
that wasn’t the reason the In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, New York Giants quarterback a toll on the players with current NFL Network ana-
Giants, who have 19 play- Geno Smith (3) throws prior to an NFL football game against the cornerbacks Dominique lyst Shaun O’Hara summed
ers on injured reserve, lost Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas. Rodgers-Cromartie and up the frustration of Giants’
this season. Associated Press Janoris Jenkins each being fans. “It’s a gut punch to
The Giants knew after last ceiver Sterling Shepard. The a pocket quarterback who suspended by McAdoo for everybody, whether you’re
season that they needed signing of Marshall as the has been hit a lot the past a game for breaking team former player, whether you
to improve a weak offen- second outside receiver two seasons playing with- rules. It led many to wonder played with Eli, against
sive line and general man- proved to be a bust, and out a line, a running game if McAdoo had lost control Eli, whether you’re a fan,”
ager Jerry Reese did little to the line only occasionally and viable outside receiv- of the team in only his sec- O’Hara said. “This feels like
do that. He signed guard created holes for the run- ers other than Beckham. ond season and whether he a punch right to the stom-
D.J. Fluker when New York ning game. While the defense had would be back next year. ach. I’ve been sick, I’ve
needed a solid tackle. McAdoo, who showed tal- most of its key players re- Co-owners John Mara and been angry. I’ve also been
The offense as a whole also ent as the offensive coordi- turning this season, some- Steve Tisch have to decide relieved because now Eli
needed work. Beckham nator under Tom Coughlin, thing seemed to be miss- his future. Reese is almost doesn’t have to go out
was the catalyst and had has failed to get the offense ing. Steve Spagnuolo’s unit sure to be fired. “This is not a there and try to win games
no supporting cast other in gear for Manning the was very good at closing statement about anything with that shoddy roster and
than Manning and slot re- past two years. Manning is out games last season. In other than we are 2-9, and the people around him.”q