Giants quarterback Eli Manning says ankle is 100 percent

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning says his surgically repaired left ankle is 100 percent, but admitted that he is a little nervous about having a new

SI Staff | Jul 22, 2014

Giants quarterback Eli Manning says ankle is 100 percent /

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning says his surgically repaired left ankle is 100 percent, but admitted that he is a little nervous about having a new offensive system and coordinator this season.

Manning had arthroscopic surgery in the offseason after suffering a high ankle sprain in the team's final game.

“The ankle feels great, 100 percent. Don’t feel it, don’t think about it. It’s not an issue,’’ Manning said, via the New York Post. “I’m excited; excited to be in another training camp, get the season kicked off and get back to work. It’s an exciting time. This is what you look forward to.”

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Manning struggled through the 2013 season, throwing 18 touchdowns and an NFL-high 27 interceptions. Offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride announced his retirement after the season and was replaced by Ben McAdoo, who spent the last two seasons as the Green Bay Packers' quarterbacks coach.

Rare Photos of the Mannings

1981

The Mannings (left to right): Olivia, Eli, Archie, Peyton and Cooper pose for a family photo.

1981

Olivia tends to Eli as Cooper and Peyton look on.

1981

Peyton sports Yankees pinstripes as he awaits a pitch from Cooper.

1981

Cooper and Archie shoot hoops at the family's New Orleans home as Peyton looks on.

1993

Archie, Olivia and their three sons.

1996

Cooper, Eli and Peyton clown around during an SI photo shoot.

1996

Eli takes an at bat during a Newman High baseball game.

1996

Laying the foundation for the future careers of two Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks.

1996

The Mannings strike a pose on their front steps.

1996

They aren't heavy, they're my brothers.

1996

Listen, kid, there's no way you're ever going to be as good as I'm going to be. But let me give you a few pointers.

1996

Peyton poses for an SI cover shoot with a background prop featuring the 1970 issue of his father on the cover.

1996

Peyton admires his pictures and trophies on display in the family home.

1996

Peyton and Olivia look through old photographs in Peyton's bedroom.

2003

Peyton, Eli, Archie and Cooper enjoy a Saturday afternoon at The Grove in Oxford, Miss.

2003

Archie, Peyton and Eli hurl footballs at Cooper during a light moment at the Manning Passing Academy.

2003

Eli, Peyton, Cooper and Archie huddle at the Manning Passing Academy.

2004

Archie, Peyton and Eli show how to properly grip a football.

2006

Eli, Archie and Peyton huddle while filming a commercial for Reebok.

2007

Peyton and Eli clown around during a Direct TV commercial shoot.

2008

Peyton, Archie and Eli attend the NERF Father's Day Football Throwdown at Chelsea Piers in New York.

2013

Peyton and Eli talk during their football workout at Duke University.

Manning says he will be more comfortable with the new offense with more repetitions and more plays.

"Yeah, it is different. You come into the season a little nervous; you just don’t have [the same comfort],’’ Manning said. “You have a good feel for it, but not to where I want it to be."

The Giants open their season on Sept. 8 on Monday Night Football in Detroit.

- Scooby Axson

Published Jul 22, 2014

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