The biggest misperception about the New York Giants is that Jerry Reese built two Super Bowl champions in 2007 and 2011. Because of this misperception many fans give Reese the benefit of the doubt on any and every move the team makes. But since 2011’s Super Bowl celebration the Giants have been in a downward spiral.
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The 2007 Super Bowl team was built mostly by Ernie Accorsi who stepped away from his general manager duties in 2006. The Giants won Super Bowl XLII because Accorsi put together a special group of young players that would help the team for years after his departure.