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Big Blue: Five Most Valuable Giants in 2016

By Brandon Estrict

Dec 20, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) signals first down after a catch and run against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Giants 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) signals first down after a catch and run against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Giants 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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5.  Eli Manning

Nov 29, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball to Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) as Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) defends in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball to Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) as Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) defends in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

The success of Eli Manning is pivotal to the success the New York Giants.  That’s a no-brainer.  The Giants have been a pass heavy offense since coach Ben McAdoo arrived, in 2014, as the offensive coordinator.  As Eli goes, so will Big Blue.  Manning is coming off one of the finer statistical seasons of his storied career.  He posted career highs in touchdown passes (35) and quarterback rating (93.6), and his second highest passing yards total (4,432), while completing over 60% of his passes.

The reason he isn’t higher on this list is because of his consistency.  Now in his 13th season, you know what you’re getting from Eli Manning.  Including playoffs, Manning has started 194 consecutive games, the longest active streak for an NFL quarterback. Remember he is a two-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

In an Aug. 13, 2016 article on ESPN.com, Giants’ beat writer Jordan Raanan foresees a career year for Manning.

"“With an improved supporting cast and this being Manning’s third season in coach Ben McAdoo’s offense, there is reason to believe it could only get better in 2016.”"

The offensive line is still a work in progress, but the Giants have added depth at wide receiver in second-round draft pick Sterling Shepard.

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