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Giants' third-string QB Alex Tanney plays important role in preparing Daniel Jones

Eli Manning’s job this summer is to get ready for the 2019 season.

Daniel Jones’ job this summer is to get ready for the 2019 season.

Alex Tanney’s job? To help get them both ready for the 2019 season.

In this Year of Two Quarterbacks for the Giants, it’s the third one who has the most concrete task. The veteran backup quarterback has no illusions about what that means. In fact, it’s a role he relishes.

“Anything I can do to help our team win,” Tanney told Newsday. “Helping break down film throughout the week to help the coaches out, anything Eli or Daniel needs.