EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Less than 24 hours after an embarrassing blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants' third-year head coach Brian Daboll was in cleanup mode.
The Giants were working on a short week with a Thanksgiving matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on deck. Despite a condensed schedule and minimal time to prepare, Daboll spent his Monday film session with players trying to convince them they were wrong to say their effort was "soft" and lacked overall commitment in a season spiraling out of control after a 31-7 demolition at home to the Bucs.