Even so, there has been chatter from the national football peanut gallery about decisions the New York Giants have made. And perhaps that criticism denotes tangible improvement with the club. Previously, there were usual platitudes that ex-general manager Jerry Reese gave to his players. But when the rubber hit the road last season, Reese’s assembled unit folded like a cheap suit.
No part of the operation was immune from ineptitude – including ownership. To add insult to injury, an NFC East rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, won Super Bowl LII. Perhaps the only saving grace came from the fact that the big game was held in frigid Minneapolis.