New York Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson revealed a heartbreaking personal loss last week, telling reporters his father, his “hero,” passed away on the Friday before the team’s disastrous 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Wilson, who missed last Friday’s practice due to the tragedy, expressed gratitude for the “outstanding” support from the organization, coaches, players, and his family and friends.
The Unspoken Battle and the Blowout
The West Coast trip was already a tough one. The Giants were reeling from a 28-6 drubbing by the Rams, a game marred by key injuries to Jaxson Dart, Brian Burns, and Andrew Thomas. It was a complete disaster on the field, but Wilson made it clear his personal pain was no excuse for the team’s performance. He told the media, “There is no excuse for the way we played.” That’s the kind of raw honesty you respect, especially when someone’s going through something so heavy.
No Excuses, But Real Problems
Wilson pulled no punches about the team’s play, stating they “didn’t play fundamentally sound football.” He pointed to the Rams’ excellent coaching and execution, saying a lack of “attention to detail” by the Giants led directly to “explosive plays” getting through. That’s a huge problem that apparently didn’t happen in their first game. They’ve got one sack in two games, a number Wilson admits needs to change. He recognized the Rams had a great plan, using chippers and Matt Stafford getting the ball out super quick, but the bottom line is they need to get the quarterback on the ground. Wilson believes sacks, like takeaways, will start to “roll” once they get one or two. He’s looking for them to “turn the table” this week.
This Sunday, the Giants face the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. It’s a game with extra meaning, as Wilson served as the Titans’ defensive coordinator for the past two seasons. The Titans haven’t exactly lit up the scoreboard either, ranking near the bottom in several key offensive categories through their first two games. The Giants have to find a way to fix themselves, starting with that attention to detail, if they want to get this season back on track.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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