Tom Coughlin's charge to coach well into his 70s was admirable and, for quite some time, believable. It was like Tom Brady wanting to play well into his 40s, or Adrian Peterson racking up 1,000-yard seasons into his mid-30s.
But because they all share a trait that continually strives for greatness, the end of their careers will be a disappointment because they never really saw it ending.
By the time they touched down in Minnesota, Coughlin's Giants were already eliminated from the playoffs. They went on to get blown out by the Vikings, 49-17, guaranteeing themselves a record under .