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At 36, Eli Manning predicts he can play 4 more seasons

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Unlike some of his quarterbacking peers, Eli Manning is keeping expectations for the length of his career realistic.

While Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Aaron Rodgers each believe they can play into their mid-40s, the New York Giants quarterback is targeting a slightly lower number.

"I think sitting here right now, I think I can play another four years," Manning, 36, told ESPN as he enters his 14th season.

The two-time Super Bowl champ has not missed a start since his rookie campaign, and says he's continuing to feel healthy.

"That's the way the body feels," Manning said. "Again with football, you don't know what's going to be the difference, how you're going to feel next year. And right now I still have the same enthusiasm and I'm working hard and I like doing the training and watching film and doing everything ... I have to do to prepare for it.

"So I don't see it slowing down. I think until the time comes or that changes, I'm going to keep going as hard as I can."

As he aims for his third career Super Bowl, Manning heads into the 2017 regular season with Odell Beckham Jr., Brandon Marshall, and Sterling Shepard potentially providing him with the best receiving weapons he's ever had.

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