Realizing they cannot stick to the same script, the Giants will take a look at themselves and attempt to change what they can in order to solve some of the problems inherent in this 0-6 season.
The last straw was Thursday night’s 27-21 loss to the Bears, a setback that bothered coach Tom Coughlin more than many of the others.
“I am upset. I’m very disappointed. I can understand why Giant fans feel the same way as we do,’’ Coughlin said on Friday. “We’re working as hard as we can to try to make, in your opinion, probably some subtle changes to try to take care of some of our problems.’’
One of the areas of concern is the pass rush, or lack thereof. The Giants have five sacks in six games and didn’t drop Bears quarterback Jay Cutler even once.
“We’re going to take a hard look at that,’’ Coughlin said. “Why is it that we are not getting home? What can be done? Perhaps we can tweak the system a little bit. Be creative in some respects trying to get some things that will help us. But by and large, you’ve got to beat the guy who is trying to block you and we’re really not doing that.’’
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In his first start for the Giants, middle linebacker Jon Beason was on the field for 63 of the 68 defensive snaps and he was productive and active, a real bright spot moving forward.
“I’m very confident in who I am,’’ said Beason, a former Pro Bowler with the Panthers. “I know what I can do, I know what I’ve done and you can always bank on that.’’
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Center David Baas has missed the last three games with a neck injury and said he believes he will be able to play in the next game, Oct. 21 against the Vikings. Baas, though, has not yet received medical clearance to return.
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Tight end Brandon Myers got his hands on the high throw from Eli Manning that resulted in a game-sealing interception. Myers says he was happy with the route he ran and was open on the play.
“We just didn’t connect,’’ said Myers of the only pass thrown his way all night. [Manning] has made that play hundreds of times and I’ve made that same play hundreds of times. Just unfortunate.’’
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Three more interceptions means Manning has surpassed Phil Simms in a department neither quarterback wants to own. Manning has 159 career interceptions to pass Simms (157) and move into second place on the Giants list. Charlie Conerly is first with 167. … It has been this kind of year for the Giants: Opposing kickers are 14 for 14 in field goals against them this season, including a perfect 9 of 9 from 40 yards and beyond. … Safety Will Hill was fined $15,750 for striking a defenseless receiver in the head and neck area against the Eagles’ Zach Ertz.