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QB prospects would embrace being Eli's backup

The Top QB prospects spoke with the media Friday at the NFL Combine:

If the Giants do in fact draft a quarterback this year, the writing on the wall says that the No. 2 pick initially will have to be a backup.

Both general manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Pat Shurmur have made it clear that they believe Eli Manning has “years” left as a starter in the NFL. And on top of having the two-time Super Bowl MVP on the team, there is also the matter of Davis Webb, a third-round pick from the previous regime.