EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants coach Brian Daboll responded to a report that his relationship with defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is in a "bad place" by rewarding him with a game ball following a defensive-fueled 10-7 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported earlier in the day that the tension between the two is palpable to those in the building and it wouldn't be surprising if they eventually parted ways. Glazer even suggested he thought it could potentially happen during the season.
Daboll rejected the premise in his postgame press conference after Martindale's defense forced three turnovers and set up all 10 of the Giants' points.