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Eleven minutes, 10 seconds.

That’s how long Joe Judge’s post-game defense of what he believed he was building as head coach of the New York Giants lasted in an interview room inside Chicago’s Soldier Field 1,403 days ago.

The unexpected and universally mocked diatribe delivered by Judge turned into an unfortunate footnote of his tenure with Big Blue in Week 16 of the 2021 season, and his response was to a question as to why a fan base disgusted with all the losing by their franchise should have faith in his ability to turn this around.

What leadership looks like

Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin squared off in a pair of Super Bowls between the Patriots and Giants and they’ll square off again as they try to make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall named a total of nine coaching semifinalists for election as part of the Class of 2026 including two with ties to Big Blue: Dan Reeves, head coach with the Giants for four years, and Marty Schottenheimer, an assistant coach for the New York Giants from 1975 to 1977.

Quarterback: Jaxson Dart, New York Giants (Round 1, No. 25 pick). Cam Ward held this spot almost uncontested over the season’s first month, because he was the lone rookie quarterback to start from day one. But Dart surged past him in October and made this an easy choice at the midway point. He is still playing like a rookie — his 46.1 percent offensive success rate is in the bottom half of the league, sandwiched between Carson Wentz and Justin Fields. But his early command of the offense and unflinching play style are promising for a quarterback-starved organization.

Running back Runner-up: Cam Skattebo, New York Giants (Round 4, No. 105). Though his 51.3 rushing yards per game places him behind Jeanty, Hampton and Judkins, he is tied with Judkins in yards per carry (4.1) and rushing touchdowns. And Skattebo leads all rookie backs in catches (24), receiving yards (207) and total first downs (38).

Edge defender. Abdul Carter, New York Giants (Round 1, No. 2). Carter is consistently affecting the backfield, as evidenced by his 32 pressures, which leads all rookies and ranks No. 1 on the Giants (three ahead of teammate Brian Burns). His pass-rush productivity percentage (6.7 percent), which includes hits and hurries along with sacks, is better than T.J. Watt’s (6.3) or Maxx Crosby’s (5.7).

The Jameis Winston effect on Jaxson Dart

Biggest Surprise: CB Cor’Dale Flott. The Giants reloaded their secondary going into 2025, but Flott has been the biggest standout in that room. His 79.6 PFF coverage grade is fourth among corners to play 200 or more snaps, and his 62.6 passer rating when targeted slots eighth. The team’s highest grades player was left tackle Andrew Thomas, his 82.6 overall PFF grade ranking fourth among qualified tackles.

Hearing those who consider themselves to be diehards say, “I’m taking a break from the Giants this Sunday,” is not about a sudden rush to go apple picking or leaf peeping. It has reached the point where mental health and emotional stability can be compromised with too much exposure to this team.

2-7 and 2-7 and 2-7. Three straight years of this after nine games for the Giants. Is this one any different than the others? “The record, yes, it is the same, but I don’t feel the vibe is the same as last year.” Is Jaxson Dart that vibe?

The Giants stood pat for a few reasons. They were open to trading guard Neal, a former top-10 pick who’s trying to revitalize his career, but did not receive enough interest. Not only are the Giants keeping wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, but my sense is he’ll have a bigger role moving forward. New York evaluated the wide receiver market, but this is a 2-7 team without a third-round pick in 2026. Making a splash trade at receiver -- even if it would have helped Jaxson Dart in the short term -- probably doesn’t help New York over the next one or two seasons.

Kayvon Thibodeaux was an obvious potential trade candidate when the NFL season began. Thibodeaux, 24, along with Burns, has been one of the only players setting a shining example of maximum effort with reasonable production on the roster.

Thibodeaux’s contract is a factor, obviously, and that’s a major reason the trade chatter started in the first place. The Giants picked up his fifth-year option for $14.7 million in 2026 already, but can Thibodeaux really expect a big payday in New York? He needs better stats to validate a massive extension, and the Giants already have Burns ($34.75 million) and Carter ($10.2 million) on their salary cap in 2026 in addition to Thibodeaux’s big fifth-year option number. The club could then keep Thibodeaux under control for the 2027 season with the franchise tag, as well.

Vintage whites this Sunday

5. NEW YORK GIANTS: WR JORDYN TYSON, ARIZONA STATE. Tyson is carrying an 83.0 PFF receiving grade for the second season in a row. His tape oozes WR1 potential. He can run any route, give you yards after the catch and even provide spectacular toe-tapping, diving and one-handed grabs. He and Malik Nabers would be a top-tier combo.

Here is their current slate of picks next April:, Round 1, Round 2, Round 4, Round 5 and three Round 6 picks.

The Giants do not have a seventh-round pick after it was sent to the Dallas Cowboys as part of the trade for defensive lineman Jordan Phillips. In return, New York secured Dallas’ sixth-round pick. They also traded a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick and tight end Darren Waller to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.

This week’s opponent

The Bears could get D’Andre Swift back as early as this week’s game against the Giants, but rookie Kyle Monangai has earned a larger role in the offense than he had in the first half of the season. I’d expect coach Ben Johnson to find ways to keep them both involved. Chicago’s run game is operating at a high level, and the Bears likely will lean into it the rest of the way while Caleb Williams continues his development.

The No. 10 overall pick of this year’s draft, Loveland caught six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns — including the game-winning, 58-yard score with just 17 seconds left in the contest. All of those marks were career highs. In seven games with five starts this season, Loveland has 17 receptions for 234 yards with two TDs.

FINAL SCORE: Bears 47, Bengals 42. Ding this matchup for the fringey status of both teams and the swinging-saloon-door defense that helped keep the party going if you want. Between the dramatic juice -- like Joe Flacco’s unlikely heroics and Caleb Williams adding another triumphant moment to his resume -- and giddy hijinks, this one definitely belongs here.

Around the league

Frankie Luvu’s suspension overturned on appeal; fined $100,000 | Hogs Haven

Commanders sign former Giant Tre Hawkins to practice squad | Commanders.com

Quinnen Williams turns Cowboys defensive line from weakness to strength | Blogging the Boys

Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) ruled out for Week 10 game vs. Jaguars | NFL.com

Cardinals placing QB Kyler Murray on IR with foot injury | ESPN.com

Jets GM Darren Mougey downplays teardown after Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams trades | CBSSports.com

Quincy Williams says the Jets have benched him | Pro Football Talk

Keep an eye on these NFL GM candidates for Miami Dolphins and beyond | The Athletic

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