NEW YORK – After announcing his upcoming participation in Saturday’s preseason game, Eli aimed to give his fans a glimpse of hope and relief. Manning says he plans to bring down his interceptions this season to a max of 12.

“I know i throw too many interceptions as it is already. I don’t have to read the newspapers to figure it out. I know i can’t turn this thing around over night but I will set goals each year and hopefully 5 years from now I can bring it down to 10.” Manning has suffered criticism since day 1 and has been in his brother, Peyton Manning’s, shadow for quite some time. After winning the superbowl a few years back, Manning’s career has seen an upwards turn of events but his interceptions have still haunted him.

Coach Coughlin has worked dearly with Manning to decrease his interception totals by employing strategies of having his wide receivers play defense while Manning is throwing. Some staff have even branched out to Peyton Manning to help coach his brother. “Only time will tell if our practices have worked toward this goal” said the Giants’ quarterbacks coach. Giants play their first game at 1pm EST on Sunday Sep. 12th.