"Didn't see that coming," Manning said. "But, hey, some guys have to step up and some guys are going to have to make some plays."
All the Giants receivers can fit into any spot so offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo has options. Dwayne Harris and rookie Geremy David will be the third receiver. The Redskins will find out on Thursday who plays the slot and it may change with each formation.
"I put the pressure on myself regardless of the situation," Randle said. "I want to make plays and that's why I feel I am here."
The release of Parker will leave the Giants short-handed heading into a game against the Washington Redskins on Thursday night,Cheap Nike Air Max 90 Mens Trainers. The Redskins have the NFL's No,Cheap NFL Jerseys China. 2 ranked pass defense.
Coughlin released Parker and signed defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis for his banged up defensive line. It was a need, but also more.
With Victor Cruz sidelined with a calf injury, Parker was playing the slot receiver with Rueben Randle and Odell Beckham Jr. on the outside.
Randle hopes to get some time in the slot, noting it's easier to read the defense in that spot.
"Every week I prepare as if I was going to be a starter, if I was going to play,Cheap Wholesale Jerseys," said the sixth-round draft pick from Connecticut, who had a 5-yard reception against the Falcons Sunday. "Obviously with the situation with Preston being gone, it's possible my role will increase."
The pressure now seems to be on Randle, who has four catches for 28 yards this season. The fourth-year receiver was slowed by tendinitis in his knee in training camp and missed two weeks. However,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, the slow start has left him frustrated.
Davis, who showed potential to go deep in the preseason,Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys, was disappointed seeing Parker go, noting the four-year veteran was a mentor. However, he is anxious to show what he can do.
"If you know Coach Coughlin, it's going to take a lot," Cruz said of playing. "So we'll see, I'm going to keep continuing to put the work in myself, and we'll see where this takes me."
Beckham did it on Sunday in the loss to Atlanta, catching seven passes for 146 yards and a touchdown.
Washington coach Jay Gruden saw Harris play with the Cowboys. He can block but is still unproven as a receiver. He has yet to catch a pass with the Giants.
Manning insisted on Monday that Parker would still be one of his targets. Tom Coughlin had other thoughts Tuesday.
For the Manning and the receivers, seeing Parker let go was a surprise.
Coughlin didn't say it but the message was clear after two losses to open the season: Produce or pay the price.
"He's a good gadget guy,Supply Cheap Jerseys, a reverse screens guy, catches a lot of screens and very good after the catch," Gruden said of Harris. "He's a dangerous guy to go along with the guys they already have. I'm sure they have it figured out. Coach Coughlin has a plan and Coach McAdoo and we've just got to play our style of football and do what we do."
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looked around during passing drills on Tuesday and couldn't find Preston Parker, the receiver who had dropped a couple key passes in the team's first two games.
It probably won't be Cruz. While he insists he is closer to playing, he has not practiced in more than a month. He just started running on grass on Tuesday, so Game 4 seems more likely.
