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New York Giants: Tom Coughlin texts Eli Manning after benching

The benching of a franchise icon can always be emotional, as it’s an acknowledgment that an era of that team’s history is coming to an end. The New York Giants were forced to make that decision this week when they benched Eli Manning for Daniel Jones ahead of their Sunday matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

While it is emotional, Manning said all the right things after the decision, stating his intention to help Jones prepare for his first start and to finish out the season with the team. Manning is a consummate professional despite an obviously trying emotional time.