John Mara deserves heavy responsibility for the Giants debacle

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The emotion was raw and boiling, uncontrollable."data-reactid =" 16 ">The emotion was raw and boiling, uncontrollable.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "John Mara, dressed in a crisp suit, in a town shirt and red tie, got up from his seat and swung his chair into a fit of disgust. The emotions of the owner of the New York Giants had surfaced, culminating in a public display of uncontrolled anger and frustration."data-reactid =" 17 ">John Mara, dressed in a crisp suit, in a town shirt and red tie, got up from his seat and swung his chair into a fit of disgust. The emotions of the owner of the New York Giants had surfaced, culminating in a public display of uncontrolled anger and frustration.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Mara's press films are no secret to anyone in New York, although they have never deserved much attention. He is a passionate man who cares about victory and stews when his franchise weakens. But the image of Mara acting in an undated short video clip was not viral because of the eagerness of a member of the media to tell a story. No it was Odell Beckham Jr.His father rested the footage to emphasize Mara's apparent hypocrisy."data-reactid =" 18 ">Mara's press films are no secret to anyone in New York, although they have never deserved much attention. He is a passionate man who cares about victory and stews when his franchise weakens. But the image of Mara acting in an undated short video clip was not viral because of the eagerness of a member of the media to tell a story. No it was Odell Beckham Jr.His father rested the footage to emphasize Mara's apparent hypocrisy.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "This social media salvo – directed against the man who gave his son $ 65 million guaranteed under a five-year contract extension only two months earlier – was another side of the ongoing saga between the organization and its most recognizable star. "data-reactid =" 19 ">This social media salvo – directed against the man who gave his son $ 65 million guaranteed under a five-year contract extension only two months earlier – was another side of the ongoing saga between the organization and its most recognizable star.

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<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Every week, their sub-parcel of dysfunction undergoes a new twist. And Beckham recent admission that he does not like drinking water was the latest in a series of headline headlines at East Rutherford, New Jersey."data-reactid =" 40 ">Every week, their sub-parcel of dysfunction undergoes a new twist. And Beckham recent admission that he does not like drinking water was the latest in a series of headline headlines at East Rutherford, New Jersey.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The giants have now become a circus. And at the epicenter of this carnival show is Mara."data-reactid =" 41 ">The giants have now become a circus. And at the epicenter of this carnival show is Mara.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Last week, at the Fall League owners' annual meetings, he told the press that Mr Beckham "has to play a little more and talk a little less". This is true. But Whatever Beckham says following his now infamous ESPN interview, it does not matter in the grand scheme of things. The only thing to say now is the one thing Mara will never admit: "I ruined everything.""data-reactid =" 42 ">Last week, at the Fall League owners' annual meetings, he told the press that Mr Beckham "has to play a little more and talk a little less". This is true. But Whatever Beckham says following his now infamous ESPN interview, it does not matter in the grand scheme of things. The only thing to say now is the one thing Mara will never admit: "I ruined everything."

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The characters around him changed: Tom Coughlin, Ben McAdoo, Steve Spagnuolo and Jerry Reese, among others, were fired to try to straighten the boat. But Mara remains, just like the glaring problems of the Giants. "data-reactid =" 43 ">The characters around him changed: Tom Coughlin, Ben McAdoo, Steve Spagnuolo and Jerry Reese, among others, were fired to try to straighten the boat. But Mara remains, just like the glaring problems of the Giants.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Poor hirings in the reception halls, bad coaches, the most difficult contracts and weak projects prevented New York from getting bogged down in mediocrity. The Giants are 14-18 in the previous two seasons with only one playoff run since their 2011 team won the Super Bowl XLVI. And now, they are stuck trying to save a 1-5 season with an under-assuring offensive line, an incoherent defense, an aging quarterback and no heirs seeming to wait behind the scenes."data-reactid =" 44 ">Poor hirings in the reception halls, bad coaches, the most difficult contracts and weak projects prevented New York from getting bogged down in mediocrity. The Giants are 14-18 in the previous two seasons with only one playoff run since their 2011 team won the Super Bowl XLVI. And now, they are stuck trying to save a 1-5 season with an under-assuring offensive line, an incoherent defense, an aging quarterback and no heirs seeming to wait behind the scenes.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "In December 2013, Mara said his offense – ranked 29th in running and 28th in points and yards per game – was "broken". At the time, he pointed out that their offensive offensive line, which helped to Eli Manningof the 39 sacks and 27 interceptions, a career high, was his main concern before the end of the season."data-reactid =" 45 ">In December 2013, Mara said his offense – ranked 29th in running and 28th in points and yards per game – was "broken". At the time, he pointed out that their offensive offensive line, which helped to Eli Manningof the 39 sacks and 27 interceptions, a career high, was his main concern before the end of the season.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Well guess what? The Giants offensive is still in ruins. And Manning is now 37 years old."data-reactid =" 46 ">Well guess what? The Giants offensive is still in ruins. And Manning is now 37 years old.

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<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Beckham created a fire storm when he announced his starting quarterback and the arrangements of new head coach Pat Shurmur, proving once again that he had no idea how to always be a true leader or a team player. But Beckham's words should not have surprised Mara. The owner had a place at the forefront of steady decline from a former No. 1 pick and twice MVP from the Super Bowl. He observed Manning, a classic pocket smuggler who has never been particularly mobile, has become less and less able to protect himself when the pocket breaks down. And then, Mara chose to give millions to a polarizing playmaker who obviously does not want to be handcuffed to Manning anymore."data-reactid =" 67 ">Beckham created a fire storm when he announced his starting quarterback and the arrangements of new head coach Pat Shurmur, proving once again that he had no idea how to always be a true leader or a team player. But Beckham's words should not have surprised Mara. The owner had a place at the forefront of steady decline from a former No. 1 pick and twice MVP from the Super Bowl. He observed Manning, a classic pocket smuggler who has never been particularly mobile, has become less and less able to protect himself when the pocket breaks down. And then, Mara chose to give millions to a polarizing playmaker who obviously does not want to be handcuffed to Manning anymore.

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