EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Steve Spagnuolo’s return as the New York Giants defensive coordinator was marked by tentative play, a lot of yards surrendered and way too many injuries.
Other than the injuries, the group’s play in a 23-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals probably should have been expected.
It’s a new system and the players struggled, giving up 432 yards and 29 first downs.
Linebacker Jameel McClain, who didn’t make the trip to Cincinnati because of a neck injury, did a lot of yelling at his TV watching the defense play Friday, much to the chagrin of his finance.