'Shut 'Em Up!' Can Giants Quiet Critics?

As the New York Giants prepare for their final preseason game against the New York Jets , they face a wave of skepticism. Coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, the Giants are determined to shift the narrative and prove their critics wrong heading into the 2024 regular season.

Giants safety Jason Pinnock addressed the negativity but stressed the importance of focusing inward.

"The only way out of that is to not believe what you’re hearing, block out the noise, and worry about everything in-house," Pinnock told the New York Post.

His message resonates in a locker room that knows the stakes are high.

The Giants' struggles have been well-documented. Since winning Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, they’ve endured a long playoff drought, with only one postseason appearance in 2017. Last season, despite a playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings , hopes were dashed when quarterback Daniel Jones tore his ACL in Week 9, leading to a 6-11 finish.

With the 2024 season approaching, the pressure is on for the Giants to exceed expectations.

Pinnock emphasized, "We don’t have room for error. We have to be successful and prove people wrong."

This reflects the team’s determination to change the narrative and re-establish themselves as contenders.

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Betting odds aren’t in the Giants' favor, with DraftKings placing them at +115 to win over 6.5 games. Another disappointing season could lead to significant changes, with speculation already surrounding the futures of head coach Brian Daboll and quarterback Daniel Jones.

Despite the doubts, wide receiver Darius Slayton is confident in the team’s potential.

"We’ve shown that all preseason," said Slayton, highlighting the team’s belief in their ability to compete.

As they prepare for their Week 1 home game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Giants are motivated to prove their doubters wrong and restore pride to the franchise.