Giants’ Defensive Crisis Gets Brutally Honest: Thibodeaux Publicly Slams Unit As ‘Unacceptable’
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Giants’ Defensive Crisis Gets Brutally Honest: Thibodeaux Publicly Slams Unit As ‘Unacceptable’
The New York Giants’ defensive struggles reached a boiling point after their 34-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, with defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux publicly calling out his own team. Thibodeaux didn’t mince words, labeling the defense as “real bad” and “unacceptable,” stressing the urgent need for a turnaround in both the front seven and secondary.
His frustration reflects a defense in freefall. The Giants have allowed 105 points over their last nine quarters, including 71 points in the five quarters leading up to Sunday’s game. Over their last three outings, the defense surrendered 33, 38, and 34 points respectively, struggling with missed tackles and allowing touchdowns on three out of four red zone third-down situations.
Head coach Brian Daboll acknowledged the severity of the issue, admitting that “nothing is good enough” on the defensive side and emphasizing the need for better tackling fundamentals. Veteran defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence also spoke out, noting that while effort is there, the team often fails to capitalize on opportunities, leaving big plays on the field.
Despite the defensive woes, there were bright spots in the Giants’ performance. Tight end Theo Johnson scored an early touchdown, and pass rusher Brian Burns continues to lead the team with 11 sacks. Injuries have compounded the problem: running back Cam Skattebo is out for the season, and the secondary is missing three starters, prompting the team to sign additional players from the practice squad.
Thibodeaux’s pointed criticism underscores a growing sense of urgency within the Giants’ locker room. He stressed that the team must improve in both stopping the run and creating more pass-rushing opportunities, warning that the current state of the defense is “real bad” and cannot continue if the Giants hope to compete at a high level.
With the Giants facing a full-blown defensive crisis, all eyes will be on how Thibodeaux and the leadership within the unit respond in the coming weeks. The team must tighten tackling, solidify the front seven, and shore up the secondary if they want to avoid further blowouts. For now, the message is clear: change is not optional — it is urgent.
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