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quarterback. Guys that can bounce back and have fortitude to persevere. That’s what you need. We think he has that.”

McAdoo refused to disclose the content of his conversation with Manning on Saturday. But it was clear that he likes Webb, whom he described as a hard worker who loves football. He will compete with Geno Smith, Josh Johnson and Keith Wenning for the backup job to Manning.

“He’s going to have to have thick skin like they all do,” McAdoo said of Webb. “Let’s get him here and let’s get him a playbook and a helmet.”

Looking at the draft, the Giants created some competition on the roster, particularly at tight end, defensive tackle, running back (Wayne Gallman of Clemson) and on the offensive line, moving up in the sixth round to take Adam Bisnowaty of Pittsburgh, who can play both tackle and guard.

Engram has the best chance to contribute this season. The tight end from Mississippi is a matchup problem for defenses, giving the Giants a deep threat down the middle. He had eight touchdown catches with Mississippi last season.

Tomlinson will compete with Jay Bromley and Robert Thomas. Gallman, who felt he would be picked higher after consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons, will compete against Paul Perkins and Shane Vereen for playing time.

The one pick that raised some eyebrows was selecting Avery Moss of Youngstown State in the fifth round. He started his career at Nebraska, but was suspended for the 2014 season after pleading no contest to one count of public indecency. He later was dismissed from the program.

Moss transferred to Youngstown State and had 14 sacks in 25 games. He had 19 sacks in a combined 40 games with Nebraska and Youngstown State.

“He’s a true defensive end that can play the run, rush the passer,” Reese said. “Big guy, has a lot of upside. We think he is just now scratching the surface of where we think he can be.” The negative is his past. “We think he’s well past those things,” Reese said. “We’ll definitely keep an eye on that and if he needs any help in respect to that, we’ll definitely be there to help him.”

The Giants did not address their need at inside linebacker. They also don’t have a proven placekicker. Robbie Gould signed with the 49ers and unproven free agent Aldrick Rosas is the only kicker on the roster now.