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Brian Daboll praises New York Giants’ makeshift offensive line

The New York Giants snapped their four-game losing streak on Sunday with a gritty, 14-7, win over the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium.

The Giants improved to 2-5 on the year and quite possibly saved their season in the process.

Head coach Brian Daboll has taken a ton of criticism this season but he has not taken his eye off the light at the end of the tunnel.

“I’ve said this before, it’s an up-and-down league. It’s a humbling league, but if you can stay consistent with your approach,” Daboll told reporters after the game. “You make slight adjustments and your belief in the players. It’s not for everybody, you gotta be able to do that. It’s not gonna be perfect all the time and there’s definitely gonna be some struggles and again, one week has nothing to do with the next week.

“So, whether we lost a close game to the Bills, we won this close game tonight, it really has no bearing on what we do next week to keep a consistent attitude, to work with great intention. That’s what’s important to get ready for a game that’s gonna be difficult every week regardless of who you play and focus on your job and putting the team first. Again, it’s not always easy, but that’s what the job requires.”

One of the biggest challenges has been along the offensive line, where seven of the nine players that made the final roster out of training camp are either on IR, off the roster, or on the sidelines nursing an injury.

The makeshift offensive line has been holding up despite the loss of both starting tackles (Andrew Thomas, Evan Neal) and stud rookie center (John Michael Schmitz).

On Sunday, the Giants went with Justin ‘straight off the couch’ Pugh at left tackle and Tyre Phillips — signed off the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad last week — at right tackle.

Ben Bredeson filled in again at center with Mark Glowinski and Marcus McKethan at guard.

“They’re pros, the guys that were out there tonight, and they worked extremely hard during the week and a couple of days at practice, we were moving guys around and we settled on it say Thursday of how it was gonna go and if (tackle) Evan (Neal) could go, and if he could go, then we had another kind of line up change, if you would. But (offensive linemen coach) Bobby (Johnson) has met with those guys early and late, and he have a kind of revolving door there. Tough competitors,” he said.

Daboll was asked how he settled on the configuration of the line.

“It’s something we talked about as a coaching staff. I think the communication was better. Just having Pugh, a veteran, Bredeson and Glow(inski) kind of opposite because they worked together as well,” he said. “With Tyre back and he was only back for a week, some code words and things like that, even though he picked up, I’d say almost all of it on the way back, it’s still helpful to have someone right next to him that’s been out there and done it, veteran wise.”

Thomas is likely to return this week at left tackle, which will send the line into yet another iteration — the eighth in as many games. We’ll find out later in the week if Neal and Schmitz will play as well.

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Left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) and center John Michael Schmitz (shoulder) have been ruled out again this week, meaning the Giants are without their two best linemen.

Reserve tackle Matt Peart (shoulder) is also out this week and starting right tackle Evan Neal (ankle) is questionable.

Guard Shane Lemieux (biceps) was placed on injured reserve this week. Seven of the nine linemen that made the Giants’ opening-day roster are either on IR, or off the team completely.

Earlier this week, the Giants added Tyre Phillips and Joshua Miles and signed Justin Pugh off the practice squad. They released Jalen Mayfield and placed Joshua Ezeudu (toe) on IR.

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Is Justin Pugh a stabilizing presence for New York Giants?

This week on the Giants Wire Podcast, we discuss New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and his questionable clock management, quarterback Tyrod Taylor and his Week 6 brain fart, and how both contributed to a loss.

And what do we make of NFL officials? Are they too desperate for face time in prime time? Should Giants fans be angry at the penalty that wasn’t called or the many non-penalties that were called?

Let us not overlook offensive lineman Justin Pugh, who came “straight off the couch” to help stabilize the Giants’ offensive line after a brief hiccup.

Those topics (and more) are discussed in the latest episode of the Giants Wire Podcast, which is hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanOLearySMG on Twitter) and joined by site editor Dan Benton (@TheGiantsWire).

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New York Giants QB Tyrod Taylor admits he royally screwed up vs. Bills

Leading 6-0 with 14 seconds remaining in the second quarter, the New York Giants had an opportunity to tack on some points and take an even larger lead over the Buffalo Bills into halftime.

If the Giants could punch it over the goal line, it would be their first offensive touchdown of the first half all season.

But none of that is what happened.

With no timeouts remaining, quarterback Tyrod Taylor inexplicably checked into a run and Saquon Barkley was stuffed at the 1-yard line. Unable to stop the clock, the Giants watched helplessly as the final seconds ticked away.

That mistake proved costly as the Giants went on to lose by a score of 14-9 as they were again stopped at the 1-yard line with no time remaining on the fourth quarter clock.

“Had a play called, it was a run action pass play and ended up alerting it to a run,” Daboll said of Taylor’s mistake.

Daboll said the coaching staff was very clear that Taylor should have thrown the ball but for whatever reason, he didn’t.

“There was communication, yep. He saw a look based on the play that we had, and he ended up alerting it,” Daboll said.

Taylor didn’t shy away from the mistake after the game, shouldering the blame and admitting that he royally messed up. It was a rookie mistake for a veteran player.

“Yeah, it was a decision, looking back on it, definitely shouldn’t have made. Alerted to a run, thought I saw a look that was beneficial for us, and it wasn’t the right call. That falls on me, as a quarterback, as a leader, as the one that’s communicating everything to everyone –- got to be better in that situation,” Taylor said.

Although the Giants had no timeouts remaining, Taylor believed there was enough time to spike the ball if they didn’t score. However, there was little urgency to get back to the line and a spike wasn’t even close to happening.

“I don’t think age, the amount of years, the guys that were up there playing their butts off mattered in that situation. I think to give ourselves a better chance in that situation, the original play should have been left on and I don’t think we are here talking about it right now,” Taylor added.

Had the Giants even settled for a field goal in that situation, the final controversial play of the game never happens. They could have trotted Graham Gano out there for a chip shot and headed back to East Rutherford with a win.

Instead, Taylor’s uncharacteristic mental blunder resulted in the team’s fifth loss of the season. And exactly one year removed from posting a 5-1 record through six weeks, the Giants are now 1-5 and headed for an early offseason.



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New York Giants fall to Buffalo Bills, 14-9: Here’s how X reacted

The New York Giants traveled to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. The Giants’ came in as the biggest underdogs of the NFL season so far.

They gave the Bills all they could handle and made it a very competitive game.

The Giants surprisingly led most of the way mostly because of the defensive effort, shutting out the Bills’ offense for three quarters.

However, clock management at the end of the first half, along with Big Blue’s inability to score a touchdown, cost them the game down the stretch.

The game came down to an untimed play at the one-yard line and the Giants were unable to punch it in.

The score was much closer than anyone expected, but the Giants fell short in a game they easily could have won.

Here is how X, formerly known as Twitter, reacted to the loss.



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6 keys to victory in Week 6

This season has been… we’ll call it less than stellar. To put it mildly. The New York Giants are at the bottom of the league in most categories and no signs of improvement are visible.

There are plenty of places to lay blame, but ultimately, the team has to work as a cohesive unit to have any hope of winning a game. They haven’t been able to do that thus far.

On Sunday, the Giants face the Buffalo Bills in prime time on the road.

The Bills’ season, while going better than the Giants, still hasn’t been what they expected. They’re coming off of a loss in London, and the last time they played after a loss, they beat the Dolphins, 48-20.

The Giants will have their hands full on Sunday, but there are six things they can do to help earn a win.

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For the offense, it all starts and stops with the quarterback. Last week, Daniel Jones injured his neck due to a lack of protection. He has been sacked 29 times and because of that, he might not play on Sunday. Whether he ends up cleared and playing or Tyrod Taylor gets the nod, the line has got to step up and protect him. The offense’s ability to function relies solely on the quarterback’s ability to get the ball out. He can’t do that without protection.

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The Giants haven’t thrown a deep pass since their win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. A large part of that is due to the lack of protection around the quarterback, but it also stems from poor passes and a lack of effort by the receivers to make a catch. Airing it out worked against the Cardinals, so the Giants need to find a way to make it happen again.

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This isn’t just about completing passes and pressuring the quarterback. Execution matters. The Giants have to make sure they are lined up properly at the start of each play, no holes in any line. They must run accurate routes, complete passes and run efficiently without turning the ball over.

They have to stop the opposing team, which means reading the offense and adjusting the defense accordingly. It means tackling the first time. It means putting forth more effort to ensure plays are positive for the Giants.

If you’re not practicing during the week like you play on Sunday, execution becomes incredibly difficult. Practice like you play, execute on the field.

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Josh Allen is one of the top quarterbacks in the league today. But he is not infallible and has thrown five interceptions this season. That’s just one less than Jones has thrown, and Allen’s protection is far better than what the Giants provide Jones. The Giants have to force him to make a mistake on Sunday, and then they have to capitalize on that mistake to put points on the board.

Allen is surrounded by a team that can bounce back from mistakes if the other team doesn’t make use of those mistakes, so it’s not enough to force Allen to do something he’s uncomfortable with. When the Giants get the ball, they have to do something with it.

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One of the biggest reasons a team is unsuccessful in any league is a lack of communication. This starts from the top. Brian Daboll has to communicate with his players the things he expects out of them, how he envisions certain plays to be run, what he sees on the field that helps the team make adjustments, etc.

On the field, the players must do their jobs to execute what Daboll sees, but they also see the field and must communicate additional adjustments. This goes for both sides of the ball. Whichever player is charged with making those adjustments and seeing the field for what it is has to make sure the rest of the field knows what to do.

This also falls under execution. Communication is what gets the players the information they need for the current play. Execution happens when players practice how they play on game day. And if a player doesn’t understand an assignment, a coach or team leader must help them adjust and learn. The team is only as strong as its weakest link.

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The Giants have a lot of players who are injured, and many of them are impact players on their side of the ball. The NFL doesn’t care if there are injuries, neither do owners and neither do fans. Everyone expects a win regardless of who is on the field, so if the Giants are missing key players this week, it’s next man up. Everyone should know the play calls, everyone should know what is expected of them and everyone should know that the game rests on their shoulders.

Injuries make winning more difficult, but not impossible. And, who knows, maybe someone will surprise us on Sunday and be the missing piece the Giants have been looking for. Injuries are not an excuse. Next man up.

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New York Giants’ Brian Daboll optimistic Daniel Jones plays vs. Bills

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll had a positive update on quarterback Daniel Jones during his Monday morning session with the beat pool.

“He doesn’t feel terrible today,” said Daboll.

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Jones said as much after the game on Sunday.

Jones exited the Giants’ 31-16 loss to the Dolphins in Miami after being sacked by linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel early in the fourth quarter and did not return.

This Sunday’s game in Buffalo is another night game on national television and the Giants will need all hands on deck as their season teeters on the precipice of disaster.

They still may be without left tackle Andrew Thomas, who is still battling a hamstring injury, and running back Saquon Barkley (ankle). Daboll said that Barkley was ‘closer’ to coming back than Thomas is at this time.



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New York Giants’ Daniel Jones provides ominous update on neck injury

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones lay on the grass in obvious pain after absorbing his 28th sack of the season and his 16th over the past two games.

It’s a scene that has become all too familiar to Giants fans but this time, Jones was slow to get back up. Instead, he was immediately tended to by trainers before being whisked away to the blue medical tent and then the locker room.

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The Giants almost immediately ruled him out for the game.

Such a swift designation is rarely a positive sign and that fear was realized when the team announced that Jones had suffered a neck injury.

That injury is significant because Jones suffered a terrifying neck/spinal injury in 2021 that cost him the final six games of the season and required surgery, although he insisted at the time it was unrelated.

After the 31-16 loss to Miami, Jones attempted to downplay his injury but ultimately admitted that the pain was similar to the 2021 injury.

“I think I’m certainly in some pain, physical game. So I’ll meet with the doctors and trainers and then go from there,” Jones told reporters. “I’ve certainly dealt with a similar issue. Like I said, I’ll meet with the doctors and trainers and go from there.”

Jones will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury but given his history, it’s likely he’ll miss some time.

However, like Jones himself, head coach Brian Daboll attempted to downplay the injury a bit until more information was available.

“I just saw him when I came in. He was sitting at his locker. I asked how he was doing, and he said, ‘I’ll be OK.’ That’s what he said,” Daboll told reporters. “Got hit pretty good. He’s been getting hit quite a bit.”

Jones has been getting hit entirely too much but now Daboll has a plan.

“Affecting the quarterback plays an important role in the game. We have to figure out ways to protect him better,” Daboll said.

Unfortunately for Jones, it’s a little late for that.

Although the injury to Jones is the big news, the Giants saw several other players go down hurt on Sunday in Miami.

“Yeah, Azeez (Ojulari), right here says an ankle,” Daboll said, referencing a large injury listed given to him by the training staff.

Daboll had no update on rookie cornerback Deonte Banks and said that cornerback Adoree’ Jackson was briefly out of the game for a reason unrelated to injuries.

Offensive lineman Marcus McKethan also left Sunday’s game and his injury appears to be something north of minor.

“He has a knee right here,” Daboll said, again checking his injury list.

No updates were provided on offensive lineman Ben Bredeson, who left the game with blood pouring from his face but ultimately returned.

Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson and quarterback Tyrod Taylor were also banged up in the game, but Daboll had no real comment on either.

“He had the wind knocked out of him,” Taylor said.

Expect the Giants to make some roster moves this week with their roster finding itself decimated by injuries.

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New York Giants dropped by Dolphins, 31-16: Here’s how X reacted

The New York Giants came into Sunday’s game as heavy road underdogs against the Miami Dolphins. +12.5 at the time of kickoff.

The Giants benefitted from a pick-6 by Jason Pinnock late in the first half to go into halftime down 17-10.

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Although the Dolphins ended up with three turnovers on the day, their offense exploded for over 500 yards and the scoreboard appeared a lot closer than the game ever really was.

To make matters worse, the Giants had a flurry of injuries on the day, including Wan’Dale Robinson and most notably, Daniel Jones.

The Giants dropped to 1-4 on the season with the loss.

Here’s how X, formerly known as Twitter, reacted to the loss.



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The Giants spent a lot of energy increasing their team speed. That effort will be under scrutiny this week when they face the fleet Dolphins offense, which features wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as well as rookie running back De’Von Achane.

“Try to put our fastest guys out there and give them as good of looks as we can,” head coach Brian Daboll said when asked about his strategy.

“That’s what you do each week. So obviously, those two guys are lightning speed. But we’ve used all our receivers on the look team this week, guys that can run, and try to give them the best look we can.”

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