July 16, 2008

Eli Manning’s job as starting quarterback is secure following the Giants’ Super Bowl win. But what about the other QB spots? Following the release of Jared Lorenzen, the team has four QBs on the roster: The other three are David Carr, who arrived from Carolina via Houston; Anthony Wright, last year’s backup down the stretch; and Andre’ Woodson, this year’s sixth-round pick. Carr gained a reputation as a 9-to-5 guy who perhaps didn’t put in as much work as he needed to, and he struggled in his one season with the Panthers. But he rejoins Giants QB coach Chris Palmer, who coached Carr during his first NFL season in Houston, and could win the job with his overall experience. Wright has done little wrong since joining the Giants, and he has limited starting experience in the league, but the Giants might want to upgrade. Woodson, it would appear, will be the third quarterback. Though some felt he would be drafted higher than the sixth round, his mechanics need tightening, and he must adapt to a different style of offense than what he ran at Kentucky.