During an appearance on 660 WFAN in New York, Giants head coach Tom Coughlin admitted that quarterback Eli Manning’s lack of consistency was a big issue this season.Tom Coughlin on Eli Manning’s season: “Consistency is a huge issue.” #NYG— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoNYDN) January 3, 2013I’m sure Manning knows how bad he was this season and will do what he can to improve in 2013.After a great 2011 season, I’m sure opposing defenses adjusted to what Manning and the Giants offense did well during their Super Bowl run. Now it’s time for the Giants to tweak some things. Need NFL Tickets?
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