EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — After a shaky performance in their preseason opener, New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo wants his players to stop worrying about making mistakes.
Speaking to reporters for the second time since training camp opened in late July, Spagnuolo felt many of his players were trying to be perfect on every play in the 23-10 loss to the Bengals on Friday.
It resulted in somewhat of a paralysis. Instead of reacting instinctively to what was happening, the defense was a step slow, caught up in thinking what to do.