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They were the only players to speak yesterday, the only real Giants that addressed fans in New York and New Jersey and thanked them for being along for this wonderful ride.
If there was any question about who led these 2011 Giants to an unexpected Super Bowl win and who will lead them in the future, they were answered during yesterday’s day of celebration.
Justin Tuck and Eli Manning are the faces of the franchise now, the faces of this era that includes two Super Bowl victories and counting. They are to these Giants what Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms were when the Giants won their first Super Bowl 25 years ago: one black, one white, one offense, one defense, working together to mold a championship team.
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Eli Manning took the shotgun snap late in in the NFL Championship, hoping for more fourth quarter magic. Sensing pressure from his right, Manning slid to the left. His primary read was covered. His secondary read was covered.... more »
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