By Dan Duggan and James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

EAST RUTHERFORD — Ben McAdoo had some interesting praise for Eli Manning the other day.

During an appearance on ESPN Radio 98.7's 'The Michael Kay Show,' McAdoo said Manning has had his best start to training camp this summer in McAdoo's time with the Giants quarterback. This is their fourth season together; McAdoo was the offensive coordinator in 2014 and '15, and is now entering his second year as head coach.

McAdoo is famous for saying stats are for losers, but the stats help him make his point: Manning has been on a tear so far.

Here are training camp stats for Manning, as well as the rest of the Giants' quarterbacks and skill position players, prior to Friday's preseason opener against the Steelers.

All stats are compiled by NJ Advance Media, with some consultation and cross-checking with other media members covering the Giants. All stats should be considered (un)official, but precision is not guaranteed. It's training camp, after all.

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ELI ON A ROLL:

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Manning's stats in practice so far back up McAdoo's praise. The veteran has completed 78 percent of his throws in 7-on-7 drills and 67 percent of his 11-on-11 drills with just two interceptions.

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Manning is 39-for-50 in 7-on-7 drills and 67-for-100 in 11-on-11s. Combined, Manning has completed 106-of-150 pass attempts in team drills this summer for a 70.6 completion percentage.

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McAdoo said he feels Manning has gotten to the point where, going into his fourth season in the Giants' West Coast system, he has mastered the scheme, and his role in it.

"He is completing the ball at a high percentage, he knows the offense like the back of his hand, and he has been in the offense for four years now," McAdoo said, "so he has been able to teach others. That is the best way to learn, the best way to master it."

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THE BACKUP QB BATTLE:

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The race for the No. 2 quarterback job between veterans Josh Johnson and Geno Smith remains too close to call as the Giants prepare for their first preseason game. But Johnson is having the better camp from a statistical standpoint - for the most part.

Both quarterbacks have attempted 51 passes in 7-on-7 drills. Johnson has completed 34 (66.7 percent) while Smith has completed only 30 (58.8 percent). Johnson is 32-for-52 in 11-on-11s (61.5 percent), while Smith is 32-for-67 (47.7 percent).

Smith has likely had more 11-on-11 snaps to make up for lost time. He was not cleared during the offseason program due to his surgically-repaired knee. Smith was also the quarterback for a methodical third-team two-minute drill earlier this week that lasted 11 plays, all passes.

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Johnson has thrown four interceptions this summer, though, while Smith has just two. Johnson is 66-for-103 overall (64.1 percent) while Smith is 62-for-118 (52.5 percent).

Both quarterbacks have been victimized by drops made by second- and third-team pass catchers here and there throughout camp.

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DAVIS WEBB:

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Webb has had limited opportunities in formal team drills. He is 4-for-4 in 7-on-7 drills, with all four passes coming early in camp. He received his first team snaps since the Giants' third practice on Wednesday, going 4-for-8 in a two-minute scenario.

Webb has gotten regular work in the Giants' "opportunity" 7-on-7 period designed for young players. He is 24-for-34 (70.5 percent) in those drills with an interception. The rookie is 32-for-46 (69.5 percent) if you combine his team and opportunity throws.

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WHICH WIDE RECEIVER LEADS THE WAY?

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Second-year wide receiver Darius Powe has had a strong camp so far. He has the number(s) to show it. Powe, who spent last season on the practice squad, has hauled in a team-leading 23 catches in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills so far this summer.

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ODELL A CLOSE 2ND:

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Odell Beckham Jr. is right behind Powe, though. Beckham has caught 22 passes so far this summer in team drills, and he sends the visiting fans into a frenzy every time he touches the ball.

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CHECKDOWN OPTION:

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Rookie running back Wayne Gallman has benefitted from a lot of short passes, usually in 7-on-7s. He has 16 receptions this summer, the fourth-most behind Powe, Beckham and rookie tight end Evan Engram (17).

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THE REST OF THE RECEIVING STATS:

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10-PLUS CATCHES: Darius Powe 23; Odell Beckham 22; Evan Engram 17; Wayne Gallman 16; Travis Rudolph 15; Roger Lewis 14; Brandon Marshall 13; Matt LaCosse 12; Orleans Darkwa 11.

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REST OF THE PACK: Rhett Ellison 8; Dwayne Harris 8; Keeon Johnson 8; Paul Perkins 8; Shane Vereen 8; Khalid Abdullah 7; Kevin Norwood 7; Will Tye 7; Jerell Adams 6; Tavarres King 6; Colin Thompson 6; Sterling Shepard 5; Kevin Snead 5; Jerome Lane 3; Jacob Huesman 2; Shane Smith 1.

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BALL HAWKS:

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Safety Nat Berhe leads the Giants with two interceptions this summer.

INTERCEPTIONS: Nat Berhe 2; Donte Deayon 1; Janoris Jenkins 1; Eric Pinkins 1; Mark Herzlich 1; Valentino Blake 1; Trey Robinson 1 (in opportunity period)

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THE KICKING BATTLE:

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Aldrick Rosas has been perfect. Almost. The kicker has connected on 23-of-24 field goal tries this summer from various lengths. He missed his first on Wednesday wide to the right, although it appeared a low snap threw the operation of the kick off a bit.

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Mike Nugent has been perfect, albeit with fewer kicks. He is 12-for-12 on field goals this summer.

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ODDS AND ENDS:

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• Linebacker Mark Herzlich has four catches while moonlighting as a tight end during opportunity 7-on-7 periods.

• Wide receiver Dwayne Harris threw an interception off a trick play during 11-on-11 drills Wednesday.

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