Eli remains on target for opener

Eli Manning continued his throwing program yesterday and there is reason to be hopeful that his sprained right elbow will be healthy enough for him to play in the Giants' opener Sept. 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Though Manning did not take part in team drills yesterday, he did throw passes on the sideline. According to Tom Coughlin, Manning "threw for a greater distance" than he did on Sunday, his first time throwing since injuring the elbow in a preseason game against the Panthers Aug.20. Most importantly, Manning didn't report any soreness in his arm. "He didn't have any discomfort today at all after throwing (Sunday), so that was good," Coughlin said. Continue