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Well, we have a lot to catch up on since my last blog...

Since my previous post, Daniel Jones went from QB1 to QB4 to practice safety to a free agent. As I have said for years at this point, the state of the Giants is the lowest it has been maybe ever, and things seem to be getting worse. The way this situation was handled made that even more abundantly clear, from top to the bottom the organization is being run poorly and that is portrayed on the field every Sunday.

Yesterday, Tommy DeVito had his first start of 2024 after the Giants overlooked backup Drew Lock and decided to give TD the nod, yet another perfect example of how badly managed they are. Not rewarding hard work and dedication from their backup and instead going with the media darling in an attempt to sell merchandise and put butts in seats for six more weeks. 

Despite this, DeVito didn't look as magical as he did in 2023, throwing for just 189 yards and no touchdowns. In his defense, he had no time to throw the ball because without both started offensive tackles the Giants line looked depleted letting up four sacks and what felt like 100 pressures. 

image from Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com-USA Today Network

The game was an absolute blowout, with Baker and the Bucs running all over New York and winning in commanding fashion, 30-7. I have seen some really bad losses as a fan, especially in the last ten years, but this one is definitely towards the top. And it's not because they lost on a 60-yard game-winning field goal or dropped a game-clinching first-down pass, but because they didn't want to win.

It was evident from the jump that the Giants were not ready to play this game and didn't want to. From missed tackles to not jumping on fumbles, Big Blue just looked tired and lazy and I don't blame them.

As much as I love Brian Daboll and truly believe he is a great offensive mind, it's just not working. He has barely put up points all season despite the QB change and has had some big-time screw-ups. Daboll has clearly lost the locker room at this point, with both Nabers and Dexter Lawrence (arguably the team's two best players) coming out and calling the team soft. That doesn't sound like a team that wants to win, it sounds like a team that has given up on their coach.

With a quick turnaround this week, heading to Dallas to play on Thanksgiving, I don't see the Giants firing anyone until after Thursday. And although Mara has said Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll are both safe I think both of those names could be on the list. I could also see offensive coordinator Mike Kafka getting the boot, so fans see some kind of changes being made, while still keeping Mara's "guys". 

Either way, we are in for yet another disappointing November and December so everybody enjoy your Thanksgiving and maybe don't turn on your TVs.