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Giants rookie Daniel Jones making progress, but Eli Manning remains designated starting QB

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones talks to quarterback Eli Manning on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Pat Shurmur insists that Daniel Jones will be ready when his time comes.

He also said that time is not upon us.

The Giants have made it clear, especially in recent days and from the very top of the organization, that Eli Manning is their starting quarterback heading into this season. Co-owner John Mara’s vision of the 2019 campaign, he said earlier this week, is for Manning to play every snap, which would mean the Giants are winning, and also mean Jones never sees the field.