New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll faced the media after his team’s 10th consecutive loss on Sunday, looking worn down and defeated. Despite not being offered a cigarette, Daboll fielded the same repetitive questions about his struggling team, which has been decimated by injuries.
“It’s just not up to par,” Daboll admitted to reporters following the Giants’ 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The coach seemed to have run out of solutions, appearing like a military officer awaiting relief of his duties. Despite this, he still believes his message is resonating with the players in the locker room.
“I believe we have a lot of strong competitors in the team. Losing is tough,” he acknowledged.
However, Daboll’s options have become increasingly limited as the season has progressed. With 21 players listed on the injury report last week and most of their captains sidelined, the Giants are relying on inexperienced players and temporary roster additions to navigate the season.
The situation has left Daboll and the reporters covering the team feeling sorry for the difficult position they are in. The Giants’ struggles have reached a point where even the radio hosts at WFAN sympathize with the team and its coaching staff.
With a dismal record of 17-31-1 under Daboll, it’s hard to believe that just three years ago he was named NFL Coach of the Year. The Giants’ current predicament feels like a far cry from those successful times.
