"I think the offensive line is strong," Manning said. "I think for the talent and the guys we brought in and the old guys we have and just the comfort level the guys have. That first year going into a new offense last year with a lot of new guys can take a little time for everybody to get on the same page. Unfortunately, sometimes you have to have mistakes before you fix them. I think now a more vet group, a more experienced group with guys that have been around and played together, I think a lot of the questions have already been answered and now we have to go out there and play well."

That's really all that concerns Manning this week. Other potential issues or impending milestones are just clutter to be swept aside. Take, for example, the question he fielded from a reporter about whether the presence of first-round draft choice and heir apparent Daniel Jones will "push you more."

"I don't think that's necessarily the concern," Manning said. "I think you are pushed to go succeed always. You prepare to go out there and win football games, that's the mindset. You want to do it for all the guys in this locker room, the coaches, this organization, the fans and everybody that puts so much effort into having a great year. That pushes you more than who else is on your team."

He is similarly unmoved about crossing the 16-season threshold.

"I guess it is something to be proud of," Manning said, "and I'm just blessed to be with this organization. No one has enjoyed playing for this organization more than I have, and I've been appreciative of it. I have a great respect and love for the Giants and the whole history of the organization."

Manning is a huge part of that history. He hopes to begin writing some more of it, beginning Sunday.

*Pro Football Hall of Famers Mel Hein and Michael Strahan and quarterback Phil Simms are the only other players to wear a Giants uniform for 15 seasons.

*Manning – who has started every Kickoff Weekend game since 2005 – will become the fourth quarterback in history to start at least 15 consecutive season openers with one team. He will join the following players: Brett Favre (15 with Green Bay from 1993-2007), Dan Marino (16 with Miami from 1984-99), John Elway (16 with Denver from 1983-98).