As an analyst now for NBC’s Sunday Night Football, former Giants running back Tiki Barber ripped Eli Manning for the way he could never lead the Giants.

Always one to back away from controversy, Eli actually spit venom back at Barber Tuesday after Giants practice:

“…It’s one of those deals; I’m not going to lose any sleep (over) what Tiki has to say. I guess I could have questioned his leadership skills last year with calling out the coach and having articles about him retiring in the middle of the season and (how) he’s lost the heart. As a quarterback, you’re reading your running back has lost the heart to play the game and it’s about the 10th week…”

Who told Manning he had a set between his legs? Seriously, fantastic work Eli! Although quite frankly, both Tiki and Eli are just in their comments – it’s just nice to see Manning fight back for once.