We realize it steals a lot of the shine [from the defense], but were into letters not numbers: We want a W. Were not worried about statistics.. Defensive players drafted for Steve Spagnuolo:ThornhillSaundersFentonGay Sneed DannaKeyesBoltonKaindohMcDuffieKarlaftisCookChenalWilliams WatsonN. He rejoined Andy Reid after being a defensive assistant with him from 1999 to 2006. You want a chance to prove youre better than the way you finished. Aims for his 4th in row in postseason with TD catch. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Has sack in 6 of his past 7 in postseason. Spagnuolo's defense prevented Romo from finding a rhythm all game long, pressuring him on a season-high 50% of his pass attempts, which led to him putting up a stat line of 18 of 36 passing for 201 passing yards, one passing touchdown, one interception and a passer rating of 64.7, his fourth-lowest of the season. I just think he's a brilliant coordinator obviously. S TYRANN MATHIEU led team with career-high 6 INTs in 2020. Sign up now for a free trial. Source: Olga Kovitidi, a so-called "senator from Crimea", quoted by The Insider Quote from Kovitidi: "About the attack by a Ukrainian Armed Forces' drone on Sevastopol and the fire at an oil depot in Kozacha Bay. Andy had confidence in me, Spagnuolo said. Ill tell you one thing, I wouldnt want it any other way, Spagnuolo said. McDermott had a chance to return those favors during 2018 after Spagnuolo wasnt retained by the New York Giants as defensive coordinator and a stint as interim head coach. So that part of it, Id like another shot.. Maria Spagnuolo worked as a Permanent Make Up Artist at Brandons Clinics Bala Cynwyd Office. Rams were a disaster organizationally, that W/L record wasnt all his fault. The guys hop on for an emegency podcast to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly bringing back Eric Bieniemy has . "I know Tom Coughlin has done it twice in his career and bounced back,"Spagnuolo said. yards, most by TE in NFL history. McDermott was 25 years old with a year as a graduate assistant for William & Mary under his belt when he landed a job as a scouting administrative coordinator with the Eagles in 1999. Ranked 2nd in NFL with 4,740 pass yards, ranked 3rd with 108.2 rating & ranked 4th with 38 TD passes in 2020, becoming 3rd player in NFL history with 4,000+ pass yards in 3 of 1st 4 seasons. Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. [14][15] On February 12, 2023, Spagnuolo appeared in his 5th Super Bowl and won his third title as the Chiefs beat the Eagles 38-35.[16]. At the same time, Mahomes had arrived immediately demonstrating that the team was just a solid defense away from a Super Bowl. Giants gladly trade back in Round 1. in 1983. In his current position, as the Giants defensive coordinator, he designed the defense that stopped the undefeated New England Patriots in last years Super Bowl. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Spagnuolo has won three Super Bowls as defensive coordinator, one with the New York Giants and two with the Kansas City Chiefs, making him the only coordinator (offense or defense) in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different franchises.[1]. Spagnuolo, 63, is one of the most respected assistant coaches in the NFL. NFL Network's Marc Ross: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson might not be 100% ready to start for Colts. He fetched newspapers, made coffee and stocked refrigerators. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at TD, incl. Ive been blessed to have two.. But then theres some additions that have been made to it and tweaks and whatnot, just more than anything to stay current with the game.. Plus, exclusive news and analysis. "Sometimes its not a bad thing to sit back for a year. Spagnuolo began his NFL coaching career in the Philadelphia Eagles organization in 1999, serving as linebackers and defensive backs coach. I dont even go there, because it hasnt happened, Spagnuolo said Wednesday. NFL Network's James Palmer and Marc Ross discuss Philadelphia Eagles' new addition, running back D'Andre Swift. The Chiefs have finished in the top 10 in points allowed in each of the last two years. Never has a man in a Massachusetts living room displayed with more pride objects containing the phrases New York Giants and Super Bowl Champions. Sunday marks 17 years to the day that Steve Spagnuolo and Sean McDermott celebrated together, the linebackers coach and the safeties coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, basking in the glory of their teams victory over Atlanta in the NFC Championship game and cherishing the Super Bowl berth that accompanied the win. Spagnuolo and McDermott worked together on Reid's staff for eight seasons before Spagnuolo moved on to become defensive coordinator of the New York Giants and eventually head coach of the St . bro, unless you were the Cleveland browns a few years ago, it didnt go well at all. The Giants defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo, with defensive back Kenny Phillips, is one of the most sought-after head coaching candidates in the N.F.L. DT CHRIS JONES led team with 7.5 sacks in 2020. Spagnuolo, who makes his offseason home in the Philadelphia area, during his year off used to go to NFL Films in nearby Mount Laurel, N.J., early every Monday morning to watch film of the. Running back Raheem Mostert ran for a historic 220 yards and four touchdowns, the second-most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in a playoff game all time. TDs in 4 career Super Bowls. I look at it all the time with Bill Belichick, Tom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan, look at Doug Pederson right now the guys that do it a second time tend to do it better, because theyve gone through some of the ups and downs and they know what not to do. But defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo was once a head coach. Peter King opened the curtain on what went down in the Las Vegas war room on Thursday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks like the starter in New England. [9], Baltimore hired Spagnuolo as a senior defensive assistant before the 2013 season, then promoted him to assistant head coach/secondary coach in 2014.[10]. Now, the 63-year-old native of Grafton, Mass., whos never lost his New England accent, has a chance for a third ring in his fifth Super Bowl, and fourth as a defensive coordinator a number that should elevate him into the conversation with some of the top men to man that position over the years, including Bill Belichick and Dick LeBeau to name a couple. Its no coincidence that McDuffie is having a great impact as a rookie; he represents the highest pick the Chiefs have used on a defender since Spagnuolo came to Kansas City. With the offense that Kansas City now possesses, fans always feel good when opponents have to settle for a field goal or are forced to punt. His dynamic deep passing, combined with the NFL's best offensive line and historic ground game is a tall task for a defense to handle, but Kansas City head coach Andy Reid and the rest of Chiefs kingdom can sleep easy in the nights leading up to Super Bowl Sunday since Spagnuolo has overcome the odds to stop a number of top-five offenses in NFL playoffs past. Tied for lead among rookies with 3 INTs in 2020. In January 2007, he was hired as the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants under head coach Tom Coughlin. None of his friends doubted him. "The most compelling thing to me was having to play five (middle) linebackers throughout the season. Everything has a progression, and he pretty much did it his way, Kevin Spagnuolo said. Not everyone is head coaching material. Im a competitor like anybody else, Spagnuolo said. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Johnson. While they lived in Philadelphia, Maria worked at the Nirvana Hair Gallery in . After graduating from Grafton (MA) High School, Spagnuolo played wide receiver at Springfield College. We just couldn't. There's not much to not like about the 6-foot-4, 225-pound Anudike-Uzomah, who enjoyed an accomplished career at K-State. KANSAS CITY aims to become 1st team to repeat as SB champions since 2003-04 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS. BUCCANEERS became 1st team since 2012 (BALTIMORE) & 11th team since 1990 to defeat top-2 seeds in own conference. Knowing that this franchise has head coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach and quarterback Patrick. Spagnuolo won a grand total of 10 out of a possible 48 . Spagnuolo's Year 3: continuity for the veterans. He led his team Chiefs to win the Super Bowl LIX by defeating the 69ers. In Football Outsiders DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) metric, Spagnuolos defenses have been ranked 14th, 22nd and 24th. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). NFL Network's Stacey Dales discusses Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker. But hes also happy where he is, working under Andy Reid and competing for championships. Aside from Mathieu who had two All-Pro seasons in Kansas City most of these free agents did not provide enough return for the investment made in them. Get Giants text messages: Cut through the clutter of social media and text directly with beat writers. McDermotts 12 years with the Eagles ended in 2011 when he was dismissed by Reid. Had 2 rec. At least four teams the Jets, the Denver Broncos, the Detroit Lions and Cleveland have interviewed Spagnuolo, 49, for their openings in recent days, although the Browns have chosen Eric Mangini, who was fired by the Jets at the end of the regular season. Mike Rosenstein may be reached at mrosenstein@njadvancemedia.com. . Spagnuolo,whose defensive acumen helped him becomeRams head coach from 2009-11,didn't become dumb overnight. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. As my brother texted, there will be endless jokes about what a good week of practice it was. When I see Spags on TV, its a surreal thing, said Egsegian, now 75, amazed that a youngster from Grafton beat the undefeated Patriots.. Like most Giants assistant coaches, Spagnuolo was fired at the end of a 3-13 campaign that saw his defense take a major tumble. RB RONALD JONES set career-highs in scrimmage yards (1,143), rush yards (978) & rush TDs (7) in 2020. yards in SB LIV. The logic of trying to find the right fit would be wise. DE FRANK CLARK led team with 2 sacks in AFC-C vs. Buf. The unit currently ranks 25th. He's been a head coach just once, with the St. Louis Rams from 2009-2011 (a 10-38 record), along with serving as the. But at the end of the day, one man will stand proud of the other for his accomplishment. Spagnuolo wants to get back to coaching but realizes he may have to wait a year now that most vacancies around the league are filled. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Kevin Spagnuolo knew it then: his older brother was on his way. He played second base on a state championship baseball team and served as a diminutive yet feisty hockey center who was unafraid to skate into the corners and mix it up. ANDY REID aims to become 14th head coach in NFL history to win multiple SBs. When you make that decision, theres a lot of unknown and uncertainty, Spagnuolo said. Maria has two sisters, Laurie and Angela, and a brother Charles Damiani. Steve Spagnuolo is a football coach who serves for the Kansas City Chiefs in NFL as a defensive coordinator. The numbers and success speak for themselves, Tuck said. Theres a slight chance of maybe working in 2018 still. Last summer, Spagnuolo returned to Grafton, a pocket of New England that he has transformed into a Giants stronghold deep in Patriots territory. you have clarke, jones, mathheiu, sorensenand youre top 10 in points allowed? Steve Spagnuolo is the brother of Kevin Spagnuolo. The Chiefs had a deal on the table to trade out of the first round with the Raiders. you have clarke, jones, mathheiu, sorensenand youre top 10 in points allowed? . The Chiefs have gone to consecutive Super Bowls since Spagnuolo came on as defensive coordinator in 2019, replacing Bob Sutton. Steve is a brilliant, brilliant man, said Mike Conway, a longtime friend and a high school teammate. When the Kansas City Chiefs have a game like Sundays 27-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the same old scapegoats tend to be called on the carpet. However, Payton was subsequently suspended for the season for his alleged role in the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal, leaving Spagnuolo to coach the defense without Payton's input. In three college seasons, he totaled 100 tackles and 20.5 sacks in 27 . Anthony Richardson and 13-year-old brother will . You must be logged in to leave a comment. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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LB SHAQUIL BARRETT had 3 sacks in NFC-C & joined HOFer WARREN SAPP (1/4/98) as only TB players with 3 sacks in single postseason game since 1982. Noting that his brother had been accepted to Harvard Law School, Kevin said he asked him why he did not become a lawyer. He was the assistant secondary coach and safeties coach, McDermott said, and then he and I teamed up together and he was the secondary coach and I was his assistant. The 2017 NFL season didn't go the way Steve Spagnuolo or the New York Giants had hoped. Anyone can read what you share. It reads: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen., If I dont take this opportunity right now, he told Reese, I may never get it again.. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. I'm passionate about the game. in 5 career postseason games. Mrs. Maria Spanguolo was born Maria Ann Damiani, on January 8, 1959. Here's a look at how Spagnuolo's defenses have risen up in the postseason to stop some of the NFL's top offenses en route to two Super Bowl titles with two different teams: the 2007 New York Giants and 2019 Kansas City Chiefs. Before that I was the quality control coach which he was doing some of that when I first got to Philadelphia there under Andy.. When you consider the hand Spagnuolo has been dealt, it is easier to respect his units production. The Kansas City Chiefs defense has already made recent history by reaching Super Bowl LVII, becoming only the second team in the last 15 seasons to allow the most passing touchdowns (33) in the regular season and make the postseason, joining the 2008 Arizona Cardinals. Chiefs reportedly expected to bring back Eric Bieniemy has OC. Since then, his defenses have ranked seventh, 11th and eighth in points allowed. They took turns wearing it, snapping pictures with their cellphones. She has a passion for sports and a talent for researching and sharing interesting details about the people who make sports news. Spagnuolo's first season saw the Rams go 115, the worst record in the league and the worst season in franchise history. You mean that one year where the Rams went 7-9 (instead of 1-15 the year before or 2-14 the year after) and only managed to finish 2nd in the NFC West because that division was a joke for years? Spagnuolo, at 61, is completing his 22nd consecutive year in the NFL, looking to win his third Super Bowl as a defensive coordinator after gaining rings after the 2008 season with the Giants and. LB LAVONTE DAVID has 24 FFs since 2012, 4th-most in NFL. And Ill tell you what: I grew more in that year I think than any year of coaching.. After the season, Spagnuolo was not retained by new head coach Pat Shurmur, as Shurmur elected to hire James Bettcher as his defensive coordinator. In 2018, the Chiefs had fielded a historically bad defense. He ran the wishbone offense nearly to perfection as a quarterback in high school. Spagnuolo uses a 43 base defense with a heavy emphasis on multiple blitz packages, including corner and safety blitzes. Ill tell you what, Spagnuolo said as he prepared his defense to face the Bills on Sunday, Sean and I are very close. I just want to get over one more hump here and win this last one, but its been a great journey.. Good luck to you but if things are clicking why leave. While defensive coordinator of the New York Giants, he often used a smaller defensive line, with three or even four defensive ends to further pressure the quarterback. Soon after Payton's suspension ended, Spagnuolo was fired on January 24, 2013. Became 1st player in NFL history with 1,000+ rec. Some of that falls at Veachs feet. Sign up for the We were a pretty good defense two seasons ago. NFL Network's Jane Slater: Dallas Cowboys were torn between DT Mazi Smith and OL Matthew Bergeron. Instead, they thought the Chiefs would become an average defense that would be adequate for an offense-first team. Whether it's dropping back into coverage or pressuring the quarterback with a variety of blitzes, Spagnuolo's big-game experience is undeniable, and the Chiefs will need every ounce of wisdom from those experiences to come away with their second Super Bowl championship in four seasons. They also allowed the most passing yards in NFL history (4,783) and the 2nd most points in NFL history (442). One of largest reasons for that increased pressure despite sending fewer pass rushers is All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones' dominance in this stretch, totaling the second-most sacks (7.5) in the league since Week 14 behind only Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (10.5 sacks) as well as the second-most quarterback pressures (43) in that time behind only Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (48). The Giants initially hired him as their defensive coordinator in 2007; two years later became the head coach for the Rams; and defensive coordinator for the Saints in 2012; subsequently, in 2013, joined the Ravens, before reuniting with the Giants in 2015. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Following two seasons in New York, he was the head coach of the St. Louis Rams for three seasons, was an assistant with the Baltimore Ravens, had a one-season stint with the New Orleans Saints, and then returned to the Giants as defensive coordinator in 2015. McDermott was glued to Reid, to the point where colleagues called him Little Red.. The clear shortcoming has been in free agency. Except for a couple of picks, Kansas Citys GM did a pretty good job during the 2023 draft. By John. Neither do we. But I will not, listen, I dont stay up nights thinking about it. Hes the same guy now, except we see him on TV.. Odds and lines subject to change. For the defense, it can be a bit of a chicken and egg dilemma. In just two years McDermott moved over to be Reids assistant, which meant handling everything from driving the coach around town to taking notes in salary cap meetings. After parting, Giants and Steve Spagnuolo both will rebound from 'one of those years'. 4:46 pm ET, deep passing, combined with the NFL's best offensive line and historic ground game, Ex-NFL GM's best picks, hidden gems in 2023 NFL Draft, Texans' Stroud puts pre-draft test drama behind him, Peterson says Steelers had the 'steal' of the NFL Draft, Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. motivated after draft slide, Falcons, Lions use same rationale for taking Round 1 RB. Including the playoffs, Brady is 2-3 versus . 10h ago. On Monday, December 4, the Giants organization announced that head coach Ben McAdoo had been fired . So, the second time with the Giants when that happened, I felt like this might be a time to do that, have a little bit of a halftime. "Hopefully, itll be just like we were in 2016. There was . All the coaches that were with Andy and under Jim on that defensive side in particular with Ron Rivera, Leslie Frazier, Spags, weve all kind of gone off and done our own thing, and yet theres a lot of the core of what Jim had in his system, he said. Spagnuolo previously coached defensive backs and linebackers under Chiefs coach Andy Reid in Philadelphia from 1999 to 2006. This makes Steve 61 years old now with a birth sign Sagittarius. Spagnuolo was the Rams head coach in St. Louis from 2009-2011, with the club going 10-38 in those three seasons. As an intern with the Washington Redskins, he drove released players to the airport. Mar 1. Hes been aggressive and pushing quarterbacks to make plays under pressure. Two summers ago, Spagnuolo and his younger brother, Kevin, pondered the path he had taken. Ive been blessed beyond belief not only to work for Andy, but all the success weve had. Tell us your coronavirus story or send a tip here. Spags, as hes affectionately known by coaching colleagues and players, curiously has slipped through the cracks in this head-coach interview process despite the fact his Kansas City defenses have been quite representative during the teams five-year run that has the team in a third Super Bowl Sunday, against the Eagles at State Farm Stadium. I think theyre just so far ahead., Im eager, and if it happens it would be a great thing and if not, Im a content man working here for the Chiefs and Andy. He began his coaching career at UMass in 1981, and throughout his career he's coached at six different colleges, eight NFL teams, and two different NFL Europe franchises. He also spent time in the original World League of American Football and its successor, NFL Europe. Tuipulotu erupted in . Oops. Kevin Spagnuolo knew it then: his older brother was on his way. All they had to do was get past a team they had already defeated 38-35 in the final week of the regular season. Still, the Chiefs have been well-supplied at linebacker with three Day 2 picks: Leo Chenal, Nick Bolton and Willie Gay Jr. To get better returns from the draft, Kansas City will need to continue turning over its roster for earlier draft picks like they did to acquire first-round picks Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis in 2022. In Chiefs Kingdom, one of the familiar ones is defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. After a slow start early in the season, the Chiefs defense went on a 10-game stretch allowing only 14.3 points per game, which led the NFL. Here are five things to know about Spagnuolo. LB JASON PIERRE-PAUL had 2 sacks in NFC-C at GB. Now with Wanya Morris, Brett Veach says offensive tackles will be mix and match. That's why he's so anxious to get another chance for redemption. When he became the defensive coordinator at Connecticut in 1989, he started working 20 hours a day instead of the usual 14. He's been coaching for quite a while Spagnuolo has been a football coach for 36 years, spending time in both the collegiate and professional ranks. Call it for what it was. But he wasnt an inspiring leader back then either. With a keen eye for fashion and an interest in celebrities, Miva's writing often includes juicy tidbits about the fashion and lifestyle choices of her subjects. He reminds me so much of John Harbaugh, Reese said, comparing Spagnuolo with the former Eagles assistant and first-year head coach in Baltimore. The entire world was ready to crown the 18-0 AFC champion New England Patriots as the greatest football team of all time. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's brother gives him a heartfelt message. But is it fair to say that Spagnuolos defense is underperforming? We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. ET Wednesday and Thursday on SiriusXM NFL Radio. You know what Spagnuolo was most taken aback by in his year away from coaching in 2018? QB PATRICK MAHOMES has 2,054 pass yards (293.4 per game) & 21 TDs (17 pass, 4 rush) vs. 2 INTs for 109.8 rating in 7 career postseason starts. It was Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's flawless game plan. Born in the Whitinsville section of Northbridge, Massachusetts, Spagnuolo moved to Grafton as a youth. All you do is read, Spagnuolo answered. Be careful what you wish for. When Spagnuolo was hired before the 2019 season, general manager Brett Veach immediately began to revamp the defense to align with his vision. Had 105 rec. postseason. Not in my wildest dreams, he said. Brett Veach addresses running back room as Chiefs agree to bring back Jerick McKinnon. Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs defensive coordinator since 2019? That was Andy Reids first season in Philadelphia. "Bruh, you don't understand," Anudike-Uzomah said, fighting back tears. PGA Tour having super spectacle of its own in Arizona: 'Fu Devils 'had the most fun' as Rangers' massive expectations shatter, There will be consequences for Rangers' failure as star takes blame for loss, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Katy Perry will be temporarily replaced on 'American Idol' amid drama, Woman has 'loud, full body orgasm' in the middle of LA concert. He must not get head coach opportunities because the league owners are racist. It didnt go as great as we wanted to in St. Louis, except for that one year. These types of things dont happen by mistake., Giants Spagnuolo Can Write His Own Ticket, https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/sports/football/08spagnuolo.html. Spagnuolo then hired Josh McDaniels to be the team's offensive coordinator to replace Shurmur, who left for the Browns' head-coaching job. He was named interim head coach after the firing of former head coach Ben McAdoo on December 4, 2017. We've received your submission. He was one of those kids who had a special knack for making everybody feel like they were important, LeMay said. TDs (13) this season. Spagnuolo has also worked as a college football assistant coach for the University of Connecticut, the University of Maine, Lafayette College, Rutgers University, Bowling Green University, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Ranked 2nd among WRs with career-high 17 TDs (15 rec., 2 rush) in 2020. Kevin Spagnuolo described his brothers relationship with Egsegian as profound and said it shaped Spagnuolo to his core. Its infectious the way he goes around here and how he goes about his business.. McDermott feels the same way about Spagnuolo. An . Spagnuolo became the teams defensive coordinator in 2019. He rejoined Andy Reid after being a defensive assistant with him from 1999 to 2006. But even if the 37-year-old QBregains his old form personally, the Giants still need improvements at running back and across their offensive line not to mention a healthy Odell Beckham Jr. for team success. When a Chiefs coordinator gets brought up for a head-coaching job, its usually Eric Bieniemy. (He did not incorporate this philosophy during his time in New Orleans however.) The friendship extended off the field as well. I thought Jim Johnson managed it well, and they were lucky to have Jim as their mentor there, Reid said. [11] The Giants finished 32nd in the NFL in yards allowed his first year back. While he has had some blue-chip players like Mathieu, defensive tackle Chris Jones and cornerback LJarius Sneed there has been a real lack of talent on that side of the ball. 1. TDs (12). Her biography on their website reads: Related Story: Eric Bieniemys Wife Mia Bieniemy. After making quick work of the Jeff Garcia-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 24-14 wild card win, the Giants traveled to Texas to take on the NFC's top seed, the Dallas Cowboys. Freddie Kitchens also would love another shot. His 69.2 passer rating that night was his third-lowest of the season. They ate hot dogs and hamburgers, salad and corn on the cob. While Spagnuolos defenses could certainly stand to give up fewer yards, they have typically done a great job of tightening up when it was necessary allowing the offense to do its thing.