New York Giants head coach Joe Judge held a 24-minute conference call with reporters on Wednesday, addressing everything from the coronavirus pandemic to his golden retriever.
Here’s a look at five quick takeaways:
Doesn’t feel there’s a disadvantage
Joe Judge has yet to address his full team — something that will likely happen on Monday — and organized team activities have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but don’t expect the coach to make excuses.
Judge said on Wednesday that he doesn’t believe he or the Giants are at a disadvantage because all teams are currently in the same boat. Ultimately, he says, whoever adapts and prepares will be in the best shape.
Giants coach Joe Judge doesn't think he's at any disadvantage right now, being a new coach: "Look, I think the advantage goes to whoever is best prepared from this point forward. Everybody has changes to their system and will have the same challenge of communicating with players"
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) April 15, 2020
Judge also believes that this generation of players is well-equipped to handle the adjustments to virtual living.
As for the coaches, Joe Judge said "If the worst thing we’re dealing with is working out of our basement, we’ve got it pretty good."
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) April 15, 2020
And when the time comes, Judge will be ready despite the potential variables.
Joe Judge has made 4 #Giants calendars for how things will work depending on NFL start dates. Living up to his reputation as incredibly detail oriented.
— Ryan Dunleavy (@rydunleavy) April 15, 2020