The seasons now end earlier than they used to, the records under Tom Coughlin only harder to stomach.
But Hakeem Nicks still sees the same coach who led the team to a Super Bowl title less than four years ago.
“He still has the same command when he walks in the room. He is still Coach Coughlin to me,” Nicks said following Sunday’s 35-30 loss to the Eagles, having returned to the Giants in November after leaving before the 2014 season. “He is going to get on you when he needs to get on you and he is going to let you know when you do things right, as well, so it has been a pleasure playing for him.