Bring up David Mayo’s name and the Giants will rave about his smarts, his desire and how seamlessly he has fit on the team.
Ask the inside linebacker about the Giants and he will do the same: praise his teammates and coaches and talk fondly about the organization.
For both parties, it has been a perfect match — one Mayo didn’t see coming. He signed a two-year contract with the 49ers in the offseason. He moved his family to the Bay Area. Then, on Aug. 31, he was cut.
“It was a blessing in disguise,” the Oregon native said Friday, adding, “Life is funny.