
Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" — Things I Don't Understand:
Football is back. NFL players are on the field.
Eli Manning simulated taking a snap, backpedaled in the pocket and then rolled to his left and hit receiver Hakeem Nicks on a pass to the sideline.
The NFL wants to cut almost 60 percent of guaranteed pay for first-round draft picks, lock them in for five years and divert the savings to veterans' salaries and benefits.

The NFL's proposal to the players for a rookie compensation system would divert about $300 million a year from first-round draft picks' contracts to veterans and player benefits.
The NFL wants to cut almost 60 percent of guaranteed pay for first-round draft picks, lock them in for five years and divert the savings to veterans' salaries and benefits.

The Giants forced four turnovers Sunday in a 17-14 victory over the Washington Redskins, a result that was rendered moot for postseason purposes when Green Bay beat Chicago 10-3 to claim the remaining wild card berth in the NFC.

With Aaron Rodgers back from a concussion, the Green Bay Packers stayed on track for the playoffs — and made sure the New York Giants' nightmare continued for another week.

Less than 24 hours after one of the greatest collapses in New York Giants' history, Eli Manning decided it was time to talk to his teammates.