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New York Giants: 3 reasons for, against Eli Manning’s return

By Henry Buggy

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants greets members of the military prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants greets members of the military prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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#2 – Manning’s Mentorship

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 05: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and his head coach Tom Coughlin after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 05: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and his head coach Tom Coughlin after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

The Giants can still make the offensive line a priority and select their future franchise quarterback in the 2018 draft. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen is expected to be the most pro-ready quarterback in this year’s draft class, but truthfully, no prospect should be thrown into the starting lineup Week 1.

No matter if it’s Rosen or Darnold, the Giants next franchise quarterback would greatly benefit from learning behind Manning for at least a season. The preparation required to succeed in the NFL and the knowledge that Manning can provide to Big Blue’s next quarterback cannot be undervalued.

Aaron Rodgers, Steve Young, Philip Rivers, and even Manning benefited from having a successful veteran ahead of them on the depth chart. Manning took over for Hall of Famer Kurt Warner past the midway point of his rookie season, and who’s to say Darnold, Rosen, or someone else couldn’t do the same.

If New York’s next franchise quarterback is able to win two Super Bowls during their career, he will be viewed as a success. And if that’s the case, then who better to mentor him than Manning.

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