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Banks argued that, given Lawrence's importance and the fact that his presence could have significantly impacted that final drive, sitting him was a mistake. This, along with the overall lack of effective tackling and defensive effort, fueled frustrations among fans and analysts alike about the lack of strategic coherence.
Scheming and Adjustments: The Missing Ingredient
Throughout the podcast, a recurring theme was the lack of game-to-game adjustments by the Giants’ defense. The hosts detailed how opponents continue to run the same plays — tosses, inside zones, crack sweeps — with ease because the Giants fail to implement wrinkles or switches that could disrupt opposing schemes.