Following a dismal 2018 season and last-place finish in the NFC East, the New York Giants aren't committing to retaining 38-year-old quarterback Eli Manning for 2019 campaign.

Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, general manager David Gettleman said he and Manning had a "no-holds barred," talk and he refused to say if the Giants would bring back the two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP for 2019, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com.

During the talk, Gettleman also shut down any rumors of the Giants potentially moving out Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., sharply telling reporters that they re-signed him for a reason.

The Giants made plenty of big moves in the offseason, hoping Manning would be able to turn it around in 2018. They drafted Penn State running back Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 pick, hired offensive guru Pat Shurmur as head coach and signed offensive lineman Nate Solder to a four-year deal worth $62 million.

But despite great seasons from both Beckham and Barkley, Manning wasn't able to string together any consistency. He finished the season with 4,299 passing yards and 21 touchdowns against 11 interceptions and seven fumbles.

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Many expected the Giants to move on from Manning after last season and draft his successor with the No. 2 selection. Instead, they decided to make another run at the postseason with hopes that Manning could deliver a third Super Bowl championship, and it failed miserably.

The 2019 Draft class doesn't feature any can't-miss quarterback prospects, so it shouldn't be a surprise if the Giants decide to give Manning one last chance in 2019. But if recent history is an indication of anything, that will be a risk that simply backfires on the front office.

What This Means

Moving on from Manning won't be an easy decision for the Giants, but it probably makes sense to trade him and look at a different option in free agency. But we all know the G-Men are more than loyal to their Super Bowl-winning quarterback, which is why a trade seems unlikely.

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