Eli Manning was moved to tears during Tom Coughlin’s resignation press conference

Tom Coughlin, who returned the Giants to National Football League prominence by winning two Super Bowls, resigned Monday after missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.

“What’s now? What’s next for this guy Coughlin?” he said. “How do you lose six games in 30 seconds and not be competitive?”

And let’s not forget Tuck including the classic Coughlin phrase “Are you s-ing me?” “There is your coat, don’t you have someplace to go?”

“They don’t panic after every missed third down”, Coughlin said, “just after going 6-10 twice”. “He leaves big shoes to fill”, he said. “A lot of that is due to some personnel decisions that have been made”.

“I think the Maras and the Tisches (the families that own the Giants) know how I feel about Coach Coughlin, and the respect I have for him”, Manning said. Why do I believe that? Anyone that can bring a Super Bowl to a team and its fans is special.

Speaking on Tuesday, Reese defended his tenure as general manager, which began in 2007.

“Eli, it’s not you, it’s not you – it’s us”, Coughlin said to Hubbuch.

“While the two Super Bowl trophies are incredible accomplishments, the unbreakable bond between coach and player is what defines me”, Coughlin said. I don’t try to have full control of everything. And Coughlin’s is definitely a winning one in the hearts and minds of the Giants.

“Obviously, the past three years have not been what any of us expect, and as head coach, I accept the responsibility for those seasons”, he said.

How about the time he was so mad that he just threw his dang playsheet in disgust?

When asked about what he would like from the future coaching staff, Manning indicated he’d prefer to remain in the same offensive system, an endorsement of sorts for the team to retain offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo. So lots for him to be proud of. “He’ll have that opportunity to explain that”.

“As I sit back and reflect on Coach Tom Coughlin, I remember all the one on ones in your office talking football, game plan, etc.”, wrote Tuck, who now plays for the Oakland Raiders. “We have an obligation to teach these young men the lessons and life skills they need once their careers are over”.