QB Eli Manning

New York Giants Interview Quarterback Eli Manning.
 
Q: Some of it is hard to tell because it is just OTAs and you are not even in pads or anything, but what have you seen out of this group now that you have had them and how important is this for you going to training camp in over a month?

A: These are important times. Important times to work on things that we need to improve on and to add some new plays going in. We have some new guys on the team, new guys that are practicing trying to make the team.
 
Q: Just because of what Odell went through over the summer last year, is there any concern not seeing him out there a couple weeks in a row?

A: I think he is just trying to be smart and [does not] want to push this thing longer than it has to be, which is kind of what we went through last year. I think we are trying to avoid that. We don’t want him missing training camp and missing obviously games next year, so hopefully he can get healthy real soon and get back to the team and back to practice.
 
Q: You guys want to be cautious, but is there part of you that just can’t wait to see both Victor and Odell out there together?

A: You like to have all of your weapons out there and work with them and get on the same page with timing and get the chemistry going. They are both terrific players, but it is good to have all of your guys out there competing and seeing where we stand.
 
Q: We know it is just the spring, but have you seen much difference in Corey Washington? He seems like he is moving in the right direction.

A: Yeah, I think Corey has had a good camp. He has made some plays and has a better understanding of the offense in his second year and playing faster, and I think he has always had the ability to make the great catch and run the go routes and fades but just kind of adding the complete package to his game. I think that he has had a good camp and done some good things.
 
Q: Had you ever heard of his college before?

A: I had not. No, that was a first
 
Q: Isn’t it pretty unusual when you look down a roster and you have never seen that college before?

A: Yeah, it happens. That is why they have scouts; they go out and find these guys. Once you get here, it doesn’t matter where you went to college, it is just about what you can do for the team.
 
Q: But there is a learning curve?

A: Yeah, I guess so. Obviously going against different talent, but if you have ability and you have talent and you work hard, you can definitely learn what it takes to get open.