TOM CANAVAN, AP Sports Writer
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dave Gettleman says his goal is to win and return the New York Giants to prominence as he takes over as general manager for the reeling franchise.
Speaking at a news conference Friday, less than 24 hours after his hiring was announced, the 67-year-old Gettleman declined to say how long it would take to rebuild the Giants (2-13). He did however note that there is plenty of talent on the team that made the playoffs a year ago under recently fired coach Ben McAdoo.
McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese were fired on Dec. 4 with the team spiraling out of control and fans upset with the benching of quarterback Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP.
Gettleman believes in old-fashioned football. He wants his teams to run the ball, stop the run and pressure the passer. He says Manning is his starter for next season based on what he saw the 36-year-old do against Philadelphia less than two weeks ago, throwing for 434 yards and three touchdowns.
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