Overview
- Head coach Steve Sarkisian explained he has not benched Manning, pointing to the quarterback’s demeanor, field vision and clear communication with position coach AJ Milwee.
- Former Jets scout Daniel Kelly said Manning’s average time to throw has climbed to about 3.08 seconds this season from 2.74 in 2024, citing game highs of 3.28 vs. Ohio State, 3.52 vs. UTEP and 3.49 vs. Florida.
- Reports note roughly 60 hits on Manning through seven games, including three sacks and eight hits at Kentucky, far exceeding the pace of contact Quinn Ewers absorbed last year.
- Through seven appearances he has about 1,449 passing yards with 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, yet stretches such as 10 straight incompletions vs. UTEP and a 12-of-27, 132-yard night at Kentucky underscore accuracy issues.
- Brady, in a Sports Illustrated interview covered by multiple outlets, urged media and fans to give Manning time to develop rather than locking in judgments off early-season struggles.