Giants' 30-7 Loss to Buccaneers: Players Call Out Poor Effort and Execution Ahead of Cowboys Matchup

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Standout edge rusher Brian Burns summed up the team’s sentiments succinctly. When asked about trailing 30-0 at home, he said simply, "That's ass."

A Culture of Frustration

The mood in the locker room was one of disillusionment and disappointment. Eluemunor, who left the game in the first quarter due to a quad injury, didn’t mince words. "This franchise, these coaches, and these fans deserve way better," he said. He criticized the lack of collective effort, adding, "There’s a lot of people on this team giving everything they have. But it’s not everyone." For a veteran like Eluemunor, who has played for other teams like the Raiders and Patriots, this lack of unity and effort is particularly frustrating.

Nabers shared a similar sentiment, emphasizing that the team’s struggles go beyond the quarterback position. "Obviously, it ain't the quarterback," he said. "Same outcome we had with [Jones] at quarterback. Take a look. It ain't the quarterback." His blunt honesty underscores the team’s larger issues, which remain unresolved after weeks of losing.

Coaching Under Fire

Head coach Brian Daboll faced tough questions after the game, especially given the team was coming off a bye week—a time typically used to regroup and strategize. Daboll didn’t sugarcoat the situation. "It wasn't good. It wasn't good," he admitted. "Missed tackles, converting in the red zone, turning the ball back over in the red zone. We had a good week of practice. Did a lot of work and obviously it didn't show. So, no excuses."

Daboll’s remarks reflect a troubling reality: effort in practice isn’t translating to results on the field. The team’s inability to execute basic plays, maintain discipline, and compete at a high level raises serious questions about the coaching staff’s effectiveness.

Looking Ahead

The Giants now face a short week as they prepare for a Thanksgiving matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. With only a few days to recover and regroup, the pressure is mounting. This loss marks their fifth this season by more than eight points, and they haven’t held a lead since defeating Seattle on October 6—a stretch spanning six games.

Fans are understandably frustrated, and players like Nabers and Eluemunor are demanding better from their teammates. Whether this will spark change remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Giants are at a crossroads. Their season has gone off the rails, and without immediate improvements, the road ahead could get even rougher.

Key Takeaways from the Giants' Loss:

  1. Effort Issues: Players like Jermaine Eluemunor called out a lack of 100% effort from everyone on the team.
  2. Offensive Woes: Rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito struggled in his debut as the starter, while Malik Nabers was underutilized early in the game.
  3. Defensive Breakdown: The defense allowed 450 yards, failing to tackle and cover effectively.
  4. Coaching Challenges: Brian Daboll admitted the performance was unacceptable despite a good week of practice.
  5. Future Uncertainty: With a tough game against the Cowboys looming, the Giants must quickly address their issues to avoid further embarrassment.

The road to redemption starts now, but the clock is ticking.