Manning knew he might lose Giants job, Jones says he`s ready
(WorldNews Sport)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - While not happy about losing his long-time starting job, Eli Manning knew there was a distinct possibility Giants coach Pat Shurmur would make Daniel Jones the New York quarterback if the team got off to a bad start. A resigned Manning said Wednesday he has accepted his new role as the backup quarterback and he intends to support Jones and do everything he can to help the Giants (0-2) start winning games. For now, that`s learning how to run a scout team for the only the second time since 2004. A humble Jones, the sixth pick overall in the draft, felt ready to take over, starting this weekend at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Speaking publicly for the first time since...