When the New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall earlier this offseason, they knew exactly what they were getting a hard working, high IQ player willing to do whatever it takes to win.

Marshall has lived up to that reputation in his short time with the Giants, going above and beyond to not only learn their offensive system and coach up the young players, but to build chemistry with quarterback Eli Manning.

He sent me a text yesterday and said, Hey, can we get on FaceTime and keep going over some of these signals? I dont want to forget everything that Ive learned in the past two months,' Manning said via NJ Advanced Media.

Thats what its all about having a guy who has a passion and a desire to get better, to keep learning the game of football, to keep having something to prove and were both in that same boat going into Year 12, Year 14. Always want to get better and make improvements and build a championship team, so thats what were working on.

Marshall admits theres still more than a few loose ends to tie up as he adjusts to the teams timing-based offense, but feels increasingly comfortable the more he works with Manning & Co.

I think I dropped every other ball the first two weeks. I was like, These guys probably think they made a bad investment right now,' Marshall said. Im still trying to figure out the timing of the hitch route. I think our last practice Eli just threw it at my feet and said, Im just going to throw it so you get the timing. Im just going to do my job and youve got to do yours.'

Things certainly arent where the Giants would like them to be, but theres also plenty of time between now and the start of the regular season. The good news is that both Manning and Marshall continue to work together and eventually, its all going to click.

I think thats one of the reasons why we have a great opportunity because everyone knows where theyre supposed to be and knows where the ball is going to be and when its coming, Marshall said. Thats something I never had to deal with my entire career. Ive never had a quarterback be so precise in his preparation and also just ball placement and getting the ball out quick. Thats been the biggest adjustment for me.

The willingness even the eagerness to get it all right ahead of training camp is a testament to not only Mannings preparation, but Marshalls. The two realize they need work and are spending every second trying to get things down to the point of situational reaction over thinking.

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Brandon Marshall takes chemistry building with Eli Manning to next level - Giants Wire