The head coach sees it.
“Early in the game, Eli [Apple] is getting attacked,’’ Ben McAdoo said.
The second-year cornerback said he does not see it.
“It’s not a matter of teams just coming at me early,’’ Apple said. “And if that is the case, I welcome it, to be honest.’’
Tucked into this disappointing Giants season have been disappointing performances from several players, which is how a team gets to 0-4.
Count Apple in that group, as this season so far has been a regression from the end of his rookie year. He has been beaten over the top and failed to make plays on the ball, leading to touchdowns for the opponent but not much head-scratching from Apple.