Backup QBs Battling

Giants Notebook

Monday, August 21, 2006

The quarterback controversy in Giants camp is on the backup level, and it has yet to be resolved, coach Tom Coughlin said Sunday.

"I think it's still very competitive and we're still looking for that magical switch that will tell us exactly who's who," Coughlin said. "It's a close battle. Jared [Lorenzen] has had some good showings as well, so he's in there also."

Rob Johnson tested his restructured elbow against the Chiefs on Thursday night and -- while the results were not overwhelming -- Coughlin saw some good things.

"You saw the athleticism, you saw all of the maneuverability, you saw the competitive nature," he said of the quarterback he had in Jacksonville. "You saw him make the completion on fourth down to keep the drive going.

"It's inconsistent, but he did gain a lot by playing. He hadn't played in a long time. It definitely helped him."

Tim Hasselbeck, who did not play against Kansas City, will get some time Friday against the Jets.