Last week, former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin found his way back to East Rutherford. And while there, he took a moment to address the team as they enter a crucial stretch of the season.
“The overall message is tradition and just thinking through hard times and good times and sharing them and letting the players know that in New York, if you order a vanilla milkshake, 50 percent of the people are criticizing and the other 50 percent might think it’s a good idea,” Coughlin told The Athletic.
“You’ve got to fight your way through some things. You can’t let that get you down. And recognizing the great Giant franchise, the red, white and the blue, and being in a tremendous division — it’s right back to where it seemingly was always with all teams competing for a spot in the playoffs. So there’s a lot to put your arms around as a Giant now.”
The Giants are mired in a rough stretch, going 0-3-1 over their last four games. However, their playoff fate remains very much in their own hands and a win on Sunday night against the Washington Commanders would steady a rocking ship.
Coughlin has seen his fair share of rough stretches and heard the whispers of doubt. If there was anyone suited to speak to this Giants team, it was most certainly him.
Coughlin also expects current head coach Brian Daboll to deliver a powerful speech to the players ahead of their Week 15 game.
“I’m a teacher and not just an X’s and O’s guy. I always tried to teach my players about life and life’s lessons and virtues and values and family and that type of thing. There’s always information, and there’s always a way to do it, and I’m sure that the use of those different means of inspiration are always used. I’m sure Brian is reaching down into his bag of tricks right now,” Coughlin said.
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