The New York Giants received a literal fly-by critique just hours before their game against the Baltimore Ravens yesterday. According to NBC New York, a small plane was spotted encircling MetLife Stadium with a banner that read: “Mr Mara Enough — We won't stop until you fire everyone.”
This, reportedly the second consecutive Sunday to spectate such an airshow, marked another jab at the Giants’ lackluster season. The team's woes appeared to dramatically escalate, as they suffered through an eight-game losing streak and a morose winless record at home. Their overall performance, dipping to a painful (2-12) fixation, seemed to only intensely encourage the desperate pleas from above. Meanwhile, Coach Brian Daboll appeared to stick to his guns, reportedly insisting he "Just control what we can control," as stated in an AP News coverage, despite the sky-high critique clamoring for a drastic shake-up.
Neither the team’s management nor the mysterious party responsible for the airborne banner have come forth with any immediate commentary on the situation. Even though the message is clear, it creates a turbulent airspace of speculation over the potential consequences for both Giants coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, who now find their tenures on tenuous ground after steering the team through back-to-back losing seasons. Whether the message will genuinely influence any executive action by co-owner John Mara remains to be seen, as repeated calls for comment have as yet gone unanswered.
Historically, this isn't the first time Giants fans have taken to the skies to express their discontent. The late 1970s saw a similar protest when a banner criticized the team's enduring record of subpar performances. The backdrop of disappointment was eerily reminiscent yesterday, as the Giants not only lost the game 35-14, but also equaled a franchise-record losing streak, as detailed by NBC New York.
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