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Good morning, New York Giants fans!
The names of the legends who built the tradition of New York Giants defense are there for these current players to see overhead on the locker room wall. The names serve as a reminder of what has long been the franchise’s identity, a virtual siren call to all those who have followed and have failed more often than not to uphold the proud tradition.
“There’s a standard you play with, there’s a standard that’s bestowed upon you by being a Giant, right?” Kayvon Thibodeaux told The Post. “It’s a heavy crown to wear. But I know we’re all grateful to wear it.”
It is time for them, in Denver on Sunday, to wear it the way it was meant to be worn.
After our 30-minute phone call, I texted Flair the video to get his take on the shirt rip and also that “woo!” He responded quickly: “The Wooooo is better.” Then, in fitting Flair fashion, he toasted Skattebo by adding three emojis — a wine glass, a martini and a beer mug.
Skattebo smiled when I told him about all this and showed him Flair’s emoji-filled text message. “That’s awesome,” he said. “I’d be willing to talk to him, obviously. It’s awesome that he even knows who I am.”
Brian Burns is jealous, but from a place of motivation, not negativity.
But when Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year last season, the New York Giants co-captain and standout outside linebacker looked in the mirror and found even more purpose to take his game to another level.
The Giants may not want to test cornerback Pat Surtain II too often, as the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year is having yet another dominant season as one of the league’s top players. However, Denver’s other outside cornerback, Riley Moss, has struggled this year with 18 receptions allowed for 270 yards and two touchdowns, according to PFF. Ja’Quan McMillan, the Broncos’ slot corner, has had more success than Moss with 14 receptions allowed...
