New York Post

Tom OK with Randle — sort of

- By PAUL SCHWARTZ

Other than the issues, Tom Coughlin says he has no issues with Rueben Randle.

The third-year receiver has been benched for the entire first quarter in two of the past three games. He sat in Jacksonvil­le because he was late for a team meeting and sat last week against the Redskins for an unspecifie­d running afoul of Coughlin.

“That’s between him and me,’’ Coughlin said Wednesday. “He made a heck of a play the other day to put the ball down at the 6-yard line. There’s always things that I would want for each individual to improve upon that’s on our team, and all of us to improve upon — different things in our lives, different parts of our game, to be honest with you. I’m always after Rueben for that because he’s a talented young man.’’

Asked if he is happy with Randle’s approach preparing for games each week, Coughlin said: “Yes, except for the issues.’’

According to Bovada Sports Book, Odell Beckham Jr. is now the favorite to win the rookie award at odds of 4-7. Mike Evans of the Bucs is 2-1. Beckham has seven consecutiv­e games with 90-plus receiv- ing yards and the over/under on his yards against the Rams is 99.5.

Only two players — RB Rashad Jennings (ankle) and LB Jameel McClain (knee) were unable to practice, but it is an illusion to think the Giants are a healthy team. They have 22 players on injured reserve. Jennings lasted only one play against the Redskins before reinjuring his ankle.

“It was frustratin­g, obviously, as you can imagine,’’ he said.

After a one-week-stay on the injury report with a back issue, Eli Manning is not on it this week.

“I’m off the injury report? That is good to know,’’ he said. “I am glad I am healthy.’’

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