Don “Wink” Martindale’s frank honesty and aggressive play calling have turned around the Giants’ defense. Players say their bond with the assistant coach has helped, too.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In one of his first meetings with Giants players as their new defensive coordinator, Don “Wink” Martindale addressed each of them individually, in front of their teammates, and curtly told them what they needed to improve on.