Giants GM explains plan for QB Davis Webb to become Eli Manning’s successor
The New York Giants have been reluctant to address the backup quarterback position for a few years, routinely passing on drafting Eli Manning’s successor. They attempted to land one in Ryan Nassib, but he never panned out.
On Friday night, the Giants took a quarterback, one who was rumored to be a potential first-round pick. Davis Webb won’t take over for Manning this season, or probably even next year, but he’ll be a part of the future down the line.
“We think [Webb] has a high ceiling and can come in and learn the pro game,” general manager Jerry Reese said, via the New York Post. “Hopefully, he can sit behind Eli for two or three years.”
That’s why New York turned its attention to Webb, who has really good potential.
“We’re hoping Eli plays a long time for us,” Reese said. “But we know he’s not going to play forever. … We’re hoping he doesn’t have to be the guy that’s thrown into the fire. We hope he can work on his skill.”
