The New York Giants must cut their roster to 53 by 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Here’s a final 53-man roster projection:
Notice no Geno Smith. This was a battle that went down to the wire, with both Smith and Johnson excelling in the preseason finale. Smith is more talented but mistake-prone. The Giants go with the steadier and more reliable of the two options. Their backup quarterback serves as more a support system for Manning and a mentor for Webb. Johnson fits that role better.
I was going back and forth with Shaun Draughn here.