The coaches can see the eyes get wide every time they install something new in the Giants defense. They can feel the renewed energy and excitement that Steve Spagnuolo has brought into the room.
Some of that comes from the new (and old) defensive coordinator’s passion. But a lot of it comes from his famously aggressive scheme.
“That’s the thing. It’s aggressive, and the guys like it. It’s fun,” new cornerbacks coach Tim Walton says. “You know how things work in this business, you either apply pressure or you feel it. Guys here embrace it. They love the system, love what he’s doing.