Head Coach Brian Daboll
Q: What's the concern level with (defensive lineman) Dexter (Lawrence II)? He hasn't practiced in two days.
A: Three; he won't practice today, and (wide receiver Darius) Slayton will not practice. So, we'll take both those guys right up to game time.
Q: (Tackle) Evan Neal?
A: Evan Neal will be out. That's all, and then (cornerback) Adoree' (Jackson) has got to get past after he went through a contact practice, so after practice he's got to go through another set of things.
Q: There's nothing you can really do about injuries, but how much has this lost time hurt Evan Neal? He obviously got off to a slow start and it's a pretty big season for him, and he's missed half the season practically.
A: Yeah, can't do anything about injuries. He's rehabbing, doing everything he can do to get back.
Q: Slayton was limited yesterday. Did he have a setback?
A: He just won't practice today. I'd say we're going to take both those guys right up to game time and see where we're at with them. They'll be probably listed as doubtful today, and Evan will be listed as out.
Q: You say up to game time. Does that mean pregame workout?
A: Yeah, we'll let them go through today, get treatment, tomorrow, get treatment, and then we'll talk about it Sunday morning,
Q: (Outside linebacker) Kayvon (Thibodeaux) hit the 10-sack mark, which is kind of a big mark in the statistical world. What have you seen from him as a pass rusher this year in terms of his development? Specifically, as a pass rusher.
A: I think he's just done a good job, really, in every area of his game, taking improvements from the first year to the next. He really works hard at his craft. He meets a lot with the coaches. Last week, I went in there and he's kind of running a meeting with a bunch of the defensive guys, too. So that's a good thing to see, and they're going through pass-rush games and different guys. So, he's done a nice job for us since he's been here.
Q: How much different is it for you when you're coaching a rookie quarterback? You don't have maybe a reservoir that you can refer to stuff that you know that they know.
A: Sure. Well, you do the same type of things in terms of installation. Again, I think (Offensive Coordinator Mike) Kaf(ka) and (Quarterbacks Coach) Shea (Tierney) have done a really good job with him. But every day is a learning experience. So, even yesterday, every rep he has is something that you give him a different look, and maybe it's the first time he's seen it in a long time. But he's conscientious. He's doing everything we've asked him to do. Again, the experience factor, that is real.
Q: Why do rookie quarterbacks struggle so much against (Patriots Head Coach and General Manager Bill) Belichick's defense through the years?
A: He's really good at what he does, and the players are good. They run a good scheme, give you a variety of looks. He's been doing it for a long time, since the year I was born. 1975, with the Lions, I believe.
Q: What is the most challenging part of the Belichick defense?
A: Well, they have good players, and they play good team defense, good coaches. They do a good job of taking away big plays, stopping the run, playing good in the red zone. Play good team defense, have a variety of looks. Game-plan team, so what you see on tape for one game might not be what you get the next game. So, it's always a challenge.
Q: How do you fill the void of Dexter Lawrence? Obviously, he's been such a good player.
A: Well, we'll see where he's at, but that's why we have the guys we have here that we signed, whether it's (defensive lineman) A'Shawn (Robinson), Nacho (defensive lineman Rakeem Nunes-Rochez), but give it a few more days here.
Q: If he doesn't play though, is it sort of a group thing? Do you need to replace that production with multiple guys?
A: I mean, that's just the National Football League. When (tackle) Andrew Thomas is out, we have to have another guy ready to go, or the quarterback, or (running back) Saquon (Barkley) is out, or Dexter's out… That's why you have guys that are backing him up. They're very good players. Dexter's an elite player in this league, and the guys we've got behind him, that's why we've got them back there. They're true pros. They've done a good job for us. But we'll see where we're at here with Dexter. He's got a couple of days.
Q: You've mentioned a few times this week how they're a game-plan team and obviously, every team is going to game plan, but are there teams that are much more, like, 'We kind of play our strengths and you have to react,' or how does that work?
A: Yeah, I'd say there are some teams that kind of do what they do. You know where they're going to be, but they play it at high, high level. Maybe they only have a few different coverages, a few different fronts. Then there's other teams that when you're looking at breakdowns and people that break down the tape, there's every front imaginable or every coverage imaginable, so you watch every game they play up until now. There's a lot of information, so you have to be able to boil it down. Once you get into the game, call it the first quarter, you kind of see how they're playing you, but then they always leave a wrinkle for the second half, too, that's completely different. So, just a different challenge, but again, there are teams that kind of do what they do and then there's other teams that give you a variety of looks.
Q: When last season ended, it seemed (wide receiver) Isaiah Hodgins had developed into one of your top receivers. Has he been lost a little this year with all the other receivers you have?
A: No. I think he's doing everything he can do each week, true pro. We'll see how it goes this week.
Q: Bill said this morning he's still telling all his quarterbacks to be ready to go. Do you have – not that you're going to tell us who it is – an inkling of who you think they're going to play or are you still preparing for every single quarterback?
A: Again, you go back and watch all the quarterbacks that they have on their roster. You obviously watch the offensive scheme. That changes from week-to-week, too, but the throws that they've made and the games they've played. You've got to be ready for the schematics of it.
Q: So, do you divide it like 33, 33, 33 percent of your time on each of those quarterbacks?
A: No. I've watched every game that they've all played in pro football and some in college. So, again, whatever it is, whoever is out there, that's who we have to be ready to defend. If you guys figure out who it's going to be, you guys can let me know.
Q: Especially with the in-flux position at quarterback that you've had, have you seen Saquon develop more into a leader? How have you seen him as sort of, almost the elder statesmen in this place?
A: He's kind of been that way since I've been here. Very competitive person, really takes his craft seriously, very good on the sidelines for us. He's done really a nice job since he's been here.
Q: Do you trust him?
A: One more time?
Q: Do you trust him, like, if he comes to you with an idea?
A: Sure.
Q: How does that manifest itself? Does he say, 'Dabs, I need you because I want to run something by you?' How does that work?
A: I'd say really all of our players, but particularly Saquon. He's been a good player for us. There's stuff you can see during the game, on the sideline or up in the box, but when the players see it when they're out there on the field, as long as they're giving you the correct information, that's always helpful. So, whether it's Saquon, or the quarterback, or a defensive player, I think that's the job of the coaching staff, too, to have good communication with the players. Now, if they come off and say, 'This is going to work' or, 'I'm open every play,' and you go back to the tape and say, 'It really didn't happen that way,' then… But Saquon's got a good feel for it, absolutely.
Q: We asked you on Wednesday quite a bit about your relationship with Bill. You spent a lot of time in assistant rooms there with (Patriots Assistant Head Coach) Joe Judge. Do you guys still have a relationship and how would you characterize that?
A: Yeah, I'd say when I see those guys, we say hello, but during the season you're not talking to a lot of coaches on other staffs. You're really focused on your staff. But got a lot of respect for Joe, too. I know him, his wife, his children. I'd say it's good.
Q: Will you activate (running back) Eric Gray?
A: Potentially. That's something we'll talk about here once we get done with practice and make that decision.
Running Back Saquon Barkley
Q. Is there anything to the idea that (Patriots General Manager/Head Coach Bill) Belichick's on the other sideline this week?
A: Personally, my first time in a real game, obviously preseason, but a real game going against him. You don't really look at it that way but just one of the best coaches – probably the best coach of all time. It's awesome to be on the field with him, he's a legend. So, you definitely have your respect, but your mindset is not like, 'Oh, this is Bill Belichick on the other side. But when you break it down and you talk about it out loud and you think about it, the greatest to ever do it is sitting on the other sideline so it's pretty dope to be on the same field as him.
Q. Have you ever been on a team where you've had three different quarterbacks in a season?
A: No, I don't think so. I think this is my first, yep.
Q. What has this been like especially adjusting to (quarterback) Tommy (DeVito)? Who's the younger, I mean, the other two guys are at least veterans, but this is a rookie quarterback, obviously.
A: I think for any rookie, every week the game slows down. I remember when I was a rookie, I had – I was really lucky because I had (Former Giants quarterback) Eli Manning, who was in like year whatever. So, especially blitz pickups and whatever, he'd tell me what to do. I didn't really have to think about it. But you can see that the games slowing down for him. The biggest thing for him, though, I just love the confidence and the swagger that he plays with. It kind of reminds me of a (free agent quarterback) Trace (McSorley) in college. That's the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Tommy. I'm happy for him. He played great last week, he's been playing great so far and hopefully, he can keep it going for us.
Q. What's the mentality of this team right now? You have one more game leading into the bye.
A: I mean, I feel like this has got to be the latest bye week we've ever had but everything we want is still out there. Just keep stacking them, taking one day at a time, and stay focused on this game, we've got a really good opponent against New England. Obviously, the records, I think the same as us, 2-8, but similar to us. They've been in a lot of games where their record could easily be different. That's the NFL, we know that it's going to be a great matchup against a great team, and our mindset and our focus is to do whatever we can to come out with a win.
Q. Do you get a kick out of Tommy? Do you get a kick out of him?
A: I love him.
Q. Like what do you like? What are the interactions like?
A: Tommy's my guy. Tommy's my guy but I love the whole storyline. I love that he's from Jersey, he lives with his parents, and he's the starting quarterback of the New York Giants, that whole thing is something I'd do in Madden. I would go and draft or pick an undrafted guy and put him on my team and just make him into a superstar. That's stuff that I do in my spare time, what I've been doing since I was a kid. So, I love the underdog story and stuff like that. I'm happy for him but he definitely doesn't carry that mindset. He doesn't walk around (like) an underdog, he's confident. I'm telling you right now, you wouldn't think that he's a rookie and he's the starting quarterback of the New York Giants. You would think it's year five, he's been doing this for a very long time the way that he carries himself. You can feel it in the huddle, so I love it, I'm happy for him and my job as a leader is to continue to stay on his side, help build his confidence and help make plays for him when the opportunity comes.
Q. How about Tommy's, including yourself, confidence after the win last week? Not his confidence but the confidence the rest of the guys have in him coming off of last week.
A: I think it's kind of – I kind of said something similar to it after the game in the locker room, this is the NFL. When a guy gets in there, it's not like 'Can he do this? Can he do this?' obviously, don't get me wrong, it's tiers but he's here for a reason. It's hard to make it to this level so when you're in a locker room like this, we all understand how hard it is to make it to the NFL. I think from the outside world, they think it's a lot easier. So, for us, it's not like 'Oh, our confidence is growing' and obviously, you get a win, confidence as a team just grows but it's the next man up. It's your job to go out there and make plays, no matter what the situation is, and he's been doing a really good job of that.
Q. What play are you installing this week?
A: (Laughs) I didn't install that play. (Offensive Coordinator Mike) Kaf(ka) and all those guys did a really good job of calling it. I just felt with the way that the defense was playing that play would work. (Tight End Daniel Bellinger) Belly let me down a little bit not getting into the endzone, so I had to give him a little bit of crap but I'm never going to be upset with a touchdown myself.
Q: How often do you do that though? Obviously, the cameras caught that but like suggesting plays?
A: I mean you can do it all the time. Just get a feel in the game. Yeah, the camera obviously caught it in that moment, but sometimes it doesn't work like that. You get a feel and then they do the exact opposite of what you think but you just get a feel of the game and what's going on through the game and how they are playing you and you just make suggestions, and we have a coaching staff that does a really good job of listening to the players.
Q: So how often do they listen to you?
A: I would say pretty much, you know, depending on the game, I can't just go up there and say 'Hey Dabs (head coach Brian Daboll) I want the ball here' and he goes tell Kaf 'Saquon wants the ball here' and they give me the ball, it doesn't just work like that. They have to agree with it,
but I would say not just myself, whether it's DJ (quarterback Daniel Jones), whether it's any of the quarterbacks, or there are wide receivers that have been playing a certain way and we feel it and we watch it and we feel like we set them up where we could make a play, they'll give us a green light.
Q: What have you seen from (Patriots defensive back) Jabrill (Peppers) and what do you think about matching up with him?
A: He's playing great, he's playing really good. I'm happy. Pep is one of my guys, him being a former teammate. I have nothing but respect for him, you know the way he works. I think his last year here is the year he tore his knee, so he didn't go out the way that he would like, but just happy to see him getting back to himself and playing at a high level right now. He's a tough player, he's physical, he got that motor that doesn't stop, whether it's practice or whether it's in a game, so it's always a fun matchup when you get to go against a guy like that.
Q: This locker room seems pretty animated today and exuberant today. Why?
A: It was like that last week. I said we were 2-8, but we don't feel like a 2-8 team. Some people might take it 'Oh, we don't care and it's just like, no. We've been the same team and there are times when you are a losing team, and it feels like you are a losing team and it's miserable and you don't want to walk in here. That's not the swagger that we have. We know everything that we want to accomplish is still out there, but we just have to keep that mindset, have everyone keep comments out, but just take it one game at a time, one day at a time, and hopefully, by the end of this we are looking up and we are where we want to be.
Q: Your former head coach (Patriots assistant head coach) Joe Judge will be on the other sideline this week. Will you go over, and catch up with him? Two years later, what do you remember? Anything you learned from him, anything you learned from that era?
A: Yeah, with Judge, obviously the biggest thing was focus on the little things and the details. That's something that I'll always take. Definitely will see, if I see him, I'm going to go over there and speak to him. Like you said, you mentioned my former head coach. He's the one where, the first thing that goes in my mind, I was sitting there after I tore my knee, I'm sitting there bawling and I look up and he's the one that told me it's going to be a hell of a story. From that moment, that kind of my whole mantra was like this is not over. I'm going to be okay. I'm going to find a way. I'm going to work my butt off and I'm going to get back to the player that I'm known to be and the player that I know that I am. So, I've got nothing but tremendous respect for Joe and obviously, the two years here didn't go the way we would've liked, but I'm really thankful for him.
Q: Last time you played the Patriots who started at running back?
A: The last time I played the Patriots?
Q: This team.
A: Jonathan Hilliman.
Q: Who was the little guy, the little, small running back too that was active that game?
A: You talking about my second year?
Q: 2019. He was like a practice squad guy who came in, he was really small.
A: The guy I'm thinking about was DLew (Dion Lewis) but that was 2020. It was Hilliman, Elijhaa Penny, he was playing fullback and running back.
Q: Austin Walter.
A: Oh yeah. Yeah. Did he play that game though?
Q: I don't think he played but he was like on the practice squad or something.
A: Yeah, yeah.
Q: He was active.
A: Yeah.
Q: With Tommy, do you think guys have kind of rallied around him in part because of the enthusiasm he brings and how you know he's young, but he's got something to him?
A: Yeah, I think it definitely helps. I feel like you could handle it one or two ways. You could come to the situation and be nervous and everyone could feel that. Now that's when it's like alright, obviously, like I've said in the NFL you're here for a reason, but like if you're going in and you seem scared, you seem timid, that's not the recipe for success. I think his attitude and the way he comes and the swagger, he plays like what you think an Italian, Jersey person would be, that's exactly how he plays. I think that definitely helps. I think it helps him and just us. We know that the guy that we have that's at quarterback has confidence in himself and confidence in making the plays and that definitely goes a long way.
Q: What did he say to you immediately after the touchdown? The first touchdown. Do you remember?
A: He said, "Hell of a catch".
Defensive Lineman Dexter Lawrence
…Yeah, pretty much. I turned the corner, and I thought I caught a cramp, but I guess it was more than that. It felt like a cramp, so I guess it was a little bit more than that.
Q: Obviously, you haven't practiced this week. So, what have you been able to do?
A: I've been getting on the treadmill, going in the pool, underwater treadmill, rehabbing it, working it out, just trying to get it to feel good.
Q: The only game you've missed in your career, I think, was from COVID-19. So, it obviously takes a lot to keep you off the field. I don't know if it's a streak, but what does that Ironman reputation mean to you?
A: I always want to be available. I always want to be the one to help my team get a chance to win. So, that's what I'm fighting to do. Just see how I feel leading up to the game.
Q: How do you look at your chances at this point? How do you view it personally?
A: Honestly, I've been getting better. Even just after the day it happened, at first it was real tight, and just throughout the week I've been rehabbing, recovering, and it's been loosening up, so I've been feeling good.
Q: So, you give yourself a chance maybe?
A: Of course. Always.
Q: I don't know if quotes from the other side ever make it to your attention, but the one guy on defense (Patriots Head Coach and General Manager Bill) Belichick singled out as a guy who is game wrecker is you. Considering who he is, does that mean something to you?
A: Oh, yeah. That's my goal every week, wreck the game. That's done by being disruptive, causing quarterbacks to panic, think about would you want to run the ball, things like that. So yeah, I love that compliment.
Q: It's interesting because you only have one sack, but you've been kind of right in the quarterback's face all season…
A: I mean, and it causes turnovers, you know? That's the biggest thing. I'm not going to always get the sack, we're not going to always get the sack, but if we can create a turnover by affecting the quarterback, that's a positive, too.
Q: Dabs (Head Coach Brian Daboll) told us that he walked in a defensive meeting for the front seven and (outside linebacker) Kayvon (Thibodeaux) was up actually leading it. I said I would expect that from (inside linebacker) Bobby (Okereke) or Dex. What does it say that Kayvon was taking that kind of ownership?
A: We kind of let that happen just so he can learn and at the same time have us listen to him, and let's see how he thinks about it. Everybody knows how we think about it and how me and Bobby see things. It's good to see it from a different perspective, from a guy that's growing as a player in the league.
Rare photos from the storied history between the New York Giants and New England Patriots.
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz.
New York Giants Ron Johnson, center, is stopped for a 12-yard gain by Boston Patriots Mel Witt (71) in the first quarter at Harvard Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1970, Boston, Mass. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo)
Boston Patriots quarterback Joe Kapp (11) is stopped by New York Giants Ken Parker (26), and Ralph Heck (55), as he tried to leap over Parker in first quarter at Harvard Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1970, Boston, Mass. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Charles Way (30) goes airborne after being tackled by New England Patriots Teddy Bruschi during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
New York Giants safety Curry Burns (29) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Bethel Johnson (81) during third quarter action of their pre-season game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday night, Sept. 1, 2005. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) cuts through a hole in the line as he evades the grasp of New England Patriots corner back Randall Gay (21) during their pre-season game against in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday night, Sept. 1, 2005. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots number two quarterback Doug Flutie calls signals during the pre-season game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005. The Giants defeated the Patriots 27-3. (AP Photo/Robert E. Klein)
New York Giants tight end Visanthe Shiancoe (82) goes head over heels after being tackled by New England Patriots Ty Law, left, second quarter at Gillette Stadium Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003 in Foxboro, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, in Foxboro, Mass. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress pulls down a 52-yard pass from quarterback Eli Manning against New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs III (27) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Amani Toomer on a 19-yard pass from quarterback Eli Manning during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is congratulated by Jared Lorenzen after throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Boss during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi (54) attempts to stop New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs as he scores on a 7-yard pass from quarterback Eli Manning during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to running back Brandon Jacobs against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick., right, is congratulated by New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan after the Patriots 38-35 victory over the Giants in their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. The Patriots became the first team to go 16-0 in the regular season and the first since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to go through a full schedule without a loss. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Domenik Hixon points to fans after scoring on a 74-yard kick return against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81), covered by New York Giants linebacker Gerris Wilkinson, misses a pass thrown in the end zone by quarterback Tom Brady during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) catches a 32 yard pass while in the clutches of New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) and James Sanders (36) during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
New England Patriots players and the New York Giants players take the field during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 to win the Super Bowl XLII football game in Glendale, Ariz, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants fans celebrate after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, left, catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of New England Patriots' Ellis Hobbs III during the final minute of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is doused by his player Madison Hedgecock after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy alongside Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, and Terry Bradshaw after the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, left, scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) runs for yardage as he is surrounded by New York Giants Antonio Pierce (58), Michael Johnson (43), and Gibril Wilson (28) during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree, front right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) dives on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Brady was sacked on the play. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) makes a 32-yard reception as New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) defends during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure and passes downfield against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) strips the football from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants QB Eli Manning #10 escapes pressure from the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. Manning completed a miracle 32-yard pass to David Tyree on the play to set up their winning td. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, admires the Vince Lombardi Trophy with broadcaster Terry Bradshaw after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) celebrates with quarterback Eli Manning after his 5-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after fumbling the ball in the second quarter against the New York Giants during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Giants' 17-14 win over the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) celebrates his 5-yard touchdown catch with teammates, including Ahmad Bradshaw, left, during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to receiver David Tyree in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. At left is the Patriots' Mike Vrabel. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) jumps for the ball against New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs (27) and James Sanders during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The pass fell incomplete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and head coach Tom Coughlin celebrate after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates with his coach Tom Coughlin after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to receiver David Tyree in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants defenders Osi Umenyiora (72) and Justin Tuck (91) force New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to fumble in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants recovered he bal. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs is alone as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Mass.. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots' Wes Welker is sandwiched by New York Giants' Kenny Phillips, right, and New York Giants' Spencer Paysinger during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The New England Patriots and the New York Giants prepare for the snap at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter of New York's 24-20 win in a NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, right, and wide receiver Mario Manningham celebrates a touchdown in front of New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) during the fourth quarter of New York's 24-20 win in a NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
The New England Patriots play against the New York Giants in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New York Giants' Eli Manning passes at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against New England Patriots' Andre Carter in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots' Julian Edelman flies through the air on a hit against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) catches and holds on to the winning touchdown against New England Patriots linebacker Tracy White, right, in the last minute of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Giants won 24-20. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots' Zoltan Mesko, left, kicks the ball as he is pressured by New York Giants' Devin Thomas, right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants' Eli Manning reacts to a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) makes the reception in front of New England Patriots linebacker Tracy White (58) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. Ballard had a touchdown reception later on the drive, as the Giants won 24-20. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski fails to make the catch against New York Giants' Deon Grant during the second half of an NFL football in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants outside linebacker Michael Boley gets his hand on the wrist of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to cause him to fumble in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Giants recovered the ball, setting up a subsequent touchdown. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Jake Ballard in the last minute of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots 24-20. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New York Giants' Eli Manning, right, is congratulated by New England Patriots' Tom Brady after the Giants' 24-20 win in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) is taken down by New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32)in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn intercepted Brady's pass intended for tight end Rob Gronkowski during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, hands the the Vince Lombardi Trophy over to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
El quarterback Eli Manning (10) de los Giants de Nueva York festeja tras enviar un pase de touchdown durante la primera mitad del Super Bowl XLVI frente a los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra, el domingo 5 de febrero de 2012, en Indianápolis. (Foto AP/David Duprey)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) intercepts a pass from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) looks on NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) reacts after making a catch as New England Patriots middle linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) looks on during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz celebrates after catching a 2-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
FILE- In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after their 21-17 win against the new England Patrios in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis. When Giants players look at the first-ever AP Pro32 rankings released by The Associated Press this week, they will have more ammunition for their inferiority complex. For those of you wondering why the NFL champions would feel that way, simply checking out the poll, which has the Giants third behind Green Bay and New England. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) points out the defensive coverage against the New England Patriots during the first half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz scores a first quarter touchdown during NFL Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis (AP Photo/EvanPinkus)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants dances the salsa during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012.(AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27), defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72), linebacker Michael Boley (59) and cornerback Corey Webster (23) take the field before playing the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
New York Giants players including wide receiver Victor Cruz, left, and wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, right, celebrate their team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MARCH 10-11 - FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) catches a pass ahead of New England Patriots defensive back Sterling Moore, center, and safety Patrick Chung, left, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis. A week after a record 21 players were given franchise tags, the NFL's free agency free-for-all begins. As the the No. 3 receiver in the Meadowlands behind Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz, Manningham's contract situation is in a tenuous position despite his Super Bowl credentials. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) and kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants' 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) celebrates after his team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts with defensive end Justin Tuck, right, after their team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy while celebrating his team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz holds the the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants' 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, turns away after greeting New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch for a touchdown as New England Patriots safety James Ihedigbo (44) defends during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts in the closing minutes of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) does a "ninja bow" after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
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The New England Patriots and the New York Giants line up for the snap at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
The New England Patriots and the New York Giants line up for the snap at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones passes against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center, throws a touchdown pass to Golden Tate in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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