Controversy might make Giants GM Reese skittish

First things first: Giants quarterback Eli Manning and general manager Jerry Reese have met a handful of times since Tuesday to make sure there are no issues over Reese's use of the word "skittish" to describe Manning's play in recent weeks.

According to sources familiar with the team's situation, Reese and Manning met privately Tuesday - at Reese's request - to discuss the situation, and both men came away from the meeting satisfied that there were no lingering effects from Reese's comments.

Manning expressed no malice toward Reese, who was at times blunt in his assessment of Manning's play against the Vikings in last week's four-interception performance. And Reese made it clear he believes Manning will bounce back from the disappointment and help lead the Giants to their third consecutive playoff appearance. Continue