Giants reportedly leaning toward keeping QB Eli Manning as the starter

In the six weeks since Giants GM Dave Gettleman had his “no holds barred” conversation with Eli Manning, not much has transpired. With one fewer starting quarterback available — after the Broncos acquired Joe Flacco — the Giants represent one of the few teams remaining with an uncertain situation at QB.  However, signs appear to point toward Manning returning for at least one more season as the Giants’ starter. All indications lead to this process ending with that conclusion, says Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, adding the belief around the NFL is the Giants saw enough from their longtime quarterback in the second half of last season to run him out one more time. Several people close to Manning have seen no sign that the Giants are planning to part ways with the longest-tenured starting quarterback in team history, according to the report. The Giants are doing extensive research on this year’s top quarterback prospects, per Raanan, and are more likely than not to select a passer with their first- or second-round

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