Warner to Manning: Giants’ Pivot | New York Giants News

In 2004, the Giants drafted Eli Manning with a plan to groom him behind veteran Kurt Warner—then a two-time MVP and Super Bowl champ. Things looked promising early, with a 4-1 start, but a rough patch and stagnant offense led coach Tom Coughlin to bench Warner despite his 5-4 record, handing the reins to Manning. Warner respected the move, knowing the team needed to look ahead. The Giants struggled mightily after, losing six straight before ending the season with a win over Dallas. Warner went on to play five more seasons, including a Super Bowl run with the Cardinals, while Manning became a legend, starting over 200 games and winning two Super Bowls—his number retired in honor of his legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c11c0ededa502483