“The status quo is not acceptable,” said John Mara, the Giants’ owner. “When you lose that many games where you get blown out, there’s something wrong.”
A shoulder injury for Giants defensive end Justin Tuck limited him to only six sacks this season and hindered his ability to be a leader for a team that badly needed one.
TRY, TRY AGAIN: Although you wouldn't know it to look at the Giants bench yesterday (pictured), Giants coach Tom Coughlin said his team really "tried" during its 44-7 blowout loss to the Vikings.
Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan had words with defensive tackle Barry Cofield on the bench during the Giants' blowout loss to the Panthers last month. Cofield supports the embattled Sheridan.
Giants fullback Madison Hedgecock, right, shown talking with quarterback Eli Manning during a game earlier this season, wore a shoulder harness throughout the season to protect a torn labrum and will undergo surgery.
HOUSE OF PAIN: Justin Tuck (left), Osi Umenyiora and the Giants were demolished in their final game at Giants Stadium. The team could open the new place as No. 2 to the Jets.