Arr, Giants' Brian Daboll be slayin' rumors of a 'bad place' wit' DC Wink Martindale. No truth be found, mateys!
2023-11-26
Arr, me hearties! Fear not, for Giants' cap'n Brian Daboll be denyin' all yer scoundrels and scallywags! Them rumors 'bout him and DC Wink Martindale bein' in a "bad place" before their grand victory over them Patriots be nothin' but bilge!
Rumors about the strained relationship between New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale were put to rest after the Giants' 10-7 victory over the New England Patriots. Martindale's defense had a standout performance, with three interceptions that contributed to the Giants' back-to-back victories and improved their record to 4-8. During the post-game press conference, Daboll was asked about Jay Glazer's report that suggested tension between him and Martindale and a possible separation in the future. Daboll responded with a lighthearted comment, jokingly saying that their biggest argument was over who gets the last slice of pizza. He expressed his respect for Martindale and left it at that. Daboll was also seen giving Martindale a game ball in the locker room, further indicating a positive relationship between the two. The Giants' recent success has helped alleviate some of the earlier tensions that were observed between Daboll and Martindale. The team's defense had been performing well while the offense struggled, leading to serious conversations between the two coaches before and after halftime in a previous loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite reports suggesting a worsening relationship, both Martindale and Daboll have denied any animosity. As the season progresses and the Giants aim to keep their playoff hopes alive, the true state of their relationship will be tested in upcoming games, including their matchup against the Green Bay Packers on December 11th.