Kevin Gilbride knows a thing or two about how the Giants operate and what they are thinking, and he is convinced Eli Manning will receive a hefty new contract this summer.
“The Giants hope to do a deal either before training camp or early on in training camp,’’ Gilbride, the offensive coordinator for the Giants’ two most recent Super Bowl-winning teams, told NFL Network. “My understanding is the Giants brass is confident in doing a deal in due time.
“Actually, just talking to people on both sides of this, it seems to make sense for both sides to do a deal, one that they think and hope will get done this year.