A Message from the Skies: Fans Petition Giants Co-Owner to Revamp the Team
A small plane circled MetLife Stadium roughly 90 minutes before the New York Giants played host to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, bearing a message aimed directly at Giants co-owner John Mara. The message asked Mara to overhaul the team, which has made the playoffs twice since winning Super Bowl 46 in 2012.
The State of the Giants
The Giants entered the game with a dismal 2-10 record, riding a seven-game losing streak. This has put coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen squarely on the hot seat. The team’s performance is a far cry from the 2022 season, when they made the playoffs with a 9-7-1 record and won a playoff game against Minnesota for the first time since the 2011 season.
The Release of Daniel Jones
This season, the organization released quarterback Daniel Jones less than halfway into a four-year, $160 million contract. Jones was released on November 22 after the Giants told him he would not play again this season and he requested to be released. He subsequently signed with the Vikings’ practice squad the following week.
A Familiar Reminder
A similar incident occurred in the late 1970s when a plane hired by fans flew over Giants Stadium with a banner that read “15 Years of Lousy Football…. We’ve Had Enough.” Between 1973-79, the Giants won no more than six games in a season, with the six wins coming in 1978 and 1979 when the NFL expanded its regular season from 14 to 16 games.
Conclusion
The recent events at MetLife Stadium serve as a stark reminder of the Giants’ inconsistent performance over the years. As fans continue to urge change, it remains to be seen whether the organization will heed their calls for improvement. One thing is certain, however: the Giants need to turn their season around if they hope to avoid another disappointing postseason.
FAQs
Q: What is the current standing of the New York Giants?
A: The Giants enter the game with a record of 2-10 and a seven-game losing streak.
Q: Who is responsible for the disappointing performance of the Giants?
A: Both coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen are being held accountable for the team’s subpar performance.
Q: What is the significance of the Giants’ 2022 season?
A: The Giants made the playoffs in the 2022 season for the first time since Super Bowl 46, with a 9-7-1 record and winning a playoff game against Minnesota.
Q: What did the banner flown over Giants Stadium in the late 1970s say?
A: The banner read “15 Years of Lousy Football…. We’ve Had Enough.”
