Eli Manning of the Giants walked off the field after failing to make a first down in the second half on Sunday in a loss to the Eagles. Chris Szagola/Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA — Three weeks ago, Giants General Manager Dave Gettleman was spotted on, of all places, a sideline in Salt Lake City. Oregon was there playing Utah. And the Ducks feature a junior quarterback, Justin Herbert, who is talented, mobile, and expected to be in demand among the N.F.L.’s rebuilding franchises.
Hence, Gettleman’s visit. His Giants, for a second year in a row, appear to be on their way to another premium draft position.