The New York Giants have held multiple team meetings in regards to the death of George Floyd, the ongoing protests and racial injustice in America.
By all accounts, head coach Joe Judge has done a tremendous job handling what is an emotionally-charged topic, but he hasn’t been alone.
The Giants have led from the top and during Friday’s virtual team meetings on the subject, co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch were in attendance, reports the New York Post.
The meeting did not only include Judge and his players. Co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch participated, The Post has learned, for the purpose of listening and understanding the issues being discussed, and the thoughts and emotions of those logging into the meeting remotely from all over the country.
This was not the first time Judge and his players talked about these issues. Judge had discussions with players all week and called a meeting Friday to specifically share his thoughts and hear what his players are thinking and feeling. Mara and Tisch listened in.
This is not the first time Mara and Tisch have addressed Floyd’s death, having previously released a statement on the matter.
“George Floyd’s senseless death is the type of tragedy we have seen too often for far too long. Over the past week, our players and coaches have talked about the hurt, the pain, the frustration and the anger. Each of us is feeling some or all of that. We continue to talk about what we can do to help unite and heal and, more importantly, create real opportunity and meaningful change. We have a responsibility as citizens to work in a constructive way. What we do to make a difference is what is most important. We have the ability to advocate for social justice and sustained change,” the statement read.
“We know that to make lasting change, it needs to start at the community level. That is why we are committed to continuing to strengthen the alliances we have with groups like the Vera Institute of Justice, the Newark Bronze Shields, The Bronx Defenders, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, RISE and our local law enforcement agencies to understand and support each group’s good work. We will continue to expand our relationships where we can have a meaningful, positive impact and make a difference.”
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