They just can't keep their mouths shut. They dare to question authority, to openly declare their discontent. And in this way, the Giants are more like a typically rebellious NBA roster than an obedient, robotic NFL team. We love them because of it. We love Tiki Barber, Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey for all their passion and their insolence. But that doesn't make Tom Coughlin's life any easier. So now we have reached that magical tipping point Sunday in Tennessee - a potential three-game losing streak that would likely mark the end of the Coughlin regime as a viable reign of intimidation.
This is not to say the Giants are likely to lose. The smart money is on these guys to turn it around in Nashville, to rediscover a balanced offense and produce some on-target spirals. Eli Manning may never justify Ernie Accorsi's draft deal, but the quarterback is more than adequate to get the job done against the Titans. Don't even think about benching Eli. It makes no sense. Continue
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