Defensive Coordinator Has the Giantsâ Respect
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It wasnât an easy start, but the once-porous defense of the Giants finished the season ranked seventh in the N.F.L., thanks in part to Steve Spagnuolo.
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The Giants expanded their offensive brain trust this week to whip up a game plan for the Steelers. The new member of the trust is Eli Manning.
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Giants left guard and occasional tight end Rich Seubert, whose name is announced about 20 times per game because of a quirky football rule, has emerged as a sort of cult hero at Giants Stadium.
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A day after the GiantsÂ 26-10 loss to Jacksonville, it was telling that Coach Tom Coughlin was thoughtful and measured in response to questions about his sinking team and struggling quarterback.
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Three weeks ago, Eli Manningâs unpredictable play was the biggest threat to the Giantsâ championship hopes. But since then he appears to have become a different player.
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Among the complex dynamics at play for the Giants (0-2) is the unusual relationship between the person who coaches the team and the person who assembles the roster.
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GLENDALE, Arizona  - Two-times All-Pro defensive tackle Osi Umenyiora is keen to see the New York Giants make a return trip to London.
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Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo interviews with Dan Snyder on Tuesday night while former Redskins' assistant Gregg Williams heads to Jacksonville.
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At the Giantsâ final media day before the Super Bowl, defensive end Osi Umenyiora apologized for his criticism of the Patriotsâ Matt Light â sort of.
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In his first season as a defensive coordinator in the N.F.L., Steve Spagnuolo has clearly won the trust and, especially after victories, the affection of his players.
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Texas turns to a new play-caller, co-defensive coordinator Duane Akina, to keep the Longhorns' defense strong this season.
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That may sound like a strange nickname to pin on a coach who is best known for building strong defensive units in the National Football League.
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On an afternoon when the Giantsâ defense had six sacks, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and five passes knocked down, Osi  Umenyiora finished with the lionâs share.
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Billy Davis was hired to be the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator Sunday, leaving the New York Giants after one season as their linebackers coach.
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The Giants defense has thought about little else except Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick this week.
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When the Giants play in Dallas on Sunday, the outcome may depend on how the Giantsâ aggressive defensive line performs against the Cowboysâ big and gifted offensive line.
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At least Kevin Lewis has his introduction down pat. As his teammates have gone down in bunches, he is still the Giants&#39; middle linebacker, which means he serves as the welcoming committee to one new face after another.