Eli Manning is headed for bench — it’s just a matter of when

Eli Manning (right) is the Giants' starting QB for now -- but Kyle Lauletta is sure to get significant snaps as this lost season winds down.The call has not yet been made for Kyle Lauletta to start warming up in the bullpen. But he should be getting loose.

The record of 1-6 and the trades the past two days of cornerback Eli Apple and defensive tackle Damon “Snacks’’ Harrison are clear signs the Giants are looking beyond this miserable season and rebuilding for the future. Coach Pat Shurmur will try to win every one of the remaining nine games, of course, but will do so with a diminished roster and an eye toward who can help the cause down the road.

This means that, unless there is a dramatic…