When Jonathan Casillas was placed on season-ending injured reserve last week, the Giants didn’t necessarily look to replace him as a linebacker. More important was that they replace him as the defensive captain.
For that task, interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo turned to defensive tackle Damon Harrison, giving him a “C” to wear on his uniform and represent the unit.
“He’s a leader,” Spagnuolo said simply when asked why he made that choice.
That may be the one thing Harrison and Spagnuolo disagree on. Harrison often has downplayed his role as a leader on this team, pointing to others on the roster more deserving of that title.