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Brandon Meriweather: No more fines, just fun

Jon Beason, the Giants' defensive captain, is their quarterback on the field, the traffic cop who keeps everything running smoothly. He's the guy the players look to for guidance and leadership.

But where does he turn when he needs to see those things?

"In Brandon we trust," he said. "And I trust."

That would be Brandon Meriweather, the veteran safety the Giants took a flier on this summer when they were nearly depleted at the position because of injuries and who has rewarded their gamble by becoming one of the most important pieces to the defense.