Giants coach does not believe Eli Manning will be traded
The New York Giants are 1-6 and seem to be in sell mode, but that does not mean they’re getting rid of quarterback Eli Manning.
Giants head coach Pat Shurmur was on WFAN for an interview on Tuesday and was asked whether he thinks Manning will still be the team’s quarterback after the trade deadline passes next week. He said yes.
Does Pat Shurmur believe Eli Manning will still be the Giants QB after the trade deadline on Tuesday? "Yes, I do. I think Eli will be our quarterback. He has been, and he’ll continue to be here."
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) October 23, 2018
Manning has also said he can’t imagine playing for another team.
Eli Manning, on @WFAN660, says playing for the Giants is "the only thing I know," that he hasn't considered the possibility of being traded, and "It's hard to imagine being with another organization."
A reminder: He has a no-trade clause that he almost certainly isn't waiving.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) October 23, 2018
Manning has been the team’s quarterback since 2004. His consecutive games streak as the team’s starter was controversially ended last year when Ben McAdoo started Geno Smith in his place. Manning looks no better this year and seems to be holding the Giants back, which is why there’s talk of him potentially being moved, though he could block deals with his no-trade clause. The Giants traded former first-round pick Eli Apple on Tuesday and may look to trade more players ahead of the deadline.
