New York Giants Officially Out of Playoff Contention: The loss to the Carolina Panthers, combined by wins by the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, has officially ended the Giants’ post-season playoff aspirations. The Giants will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
Injury Report – Brandon Jacobs Ailing: One of HB Brandon Jacobs’ knees is bothering him. “He is sore,” said Head Coach Tom Coughlin. “I hope it is something that he can overcome in a week’s time, but he is sore, his knee is swollen…He has had some issues along the way that he has had to deal with.”
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Quotes: Former Giants’ linebacker Harry Carson on the Giants’ defensive performance against the Panthers: “I love all of the players individually off the field but they all stunk up the place between 1 and 4pm. These guys left their hearts, pride and passion in the locker room or perhaps already forwarded those intangibles to the new stadium in advance of next season’s opening. They made a second string quarterback look like a Pro Bowler and a backup running back put up career numbers with over 200 yards rushing. I was embarrassed to see what I saw on the field. I went into the locker room after the game and one of the players apologized for the poor play of the team. He did not have to do that but I appreciated it. The reality is all players have an “off” day but off days cannot come when you are closing your building in front of your home fans on a beautiful December day.
“I don’t need an apology but Giant fans who root for the team week in and week out deserve better. One thing I do know is Wellington Mara probably rolled over in his grave with what was presented as Giants football by this team.”