“I think he was better able to showcase what he could do once we solidified the offensive line,” Shurmur said. “I think that’s a fair assessment.”As for how he planned to assess Manning’s performance amid the swings in fortune throughout the season, Gettleman was less effusive. Nevertheless, Gettleman said, “everything is on the table for us.”Gettleman executed an extensive roster overhaul this season, his first as the team’s general manager. Barkley ran for 1,307 yards, a Giants rookie record, and added 721 yards receiving. “If I was in that situation 100 times, I’d draft him 100 times,” Gettleman said of Barkley.

Source: New York Times January 02, 2019 23:48 UTC