NFL Rumors: Tom Coughlin Jealous Of New York Giants Defense
NFL rumors are swirling around Tom Coughlin. During a recent interview, he made comments alluding to the New York Giants front office not giving him the necessary pieces to win games. According to NBC Sports, Coughlin felt that he would have had a better chance had the Giants provided him with defensive players like Janoris Jenkins, Damon Harrison, and Olivier Vernon. Tom pointed out how the new additions were made after he agreed to resign as the head coach of the Giants.
By handing out $62.5 million, the New York Giants were able to upgrade their defensive secondary. The team signed former Los Angeles Rams corner back Janoris Jenkins. Though he can be susceptible to giving up big plays, Jenkins is also capable of making big plays. Janoris can turn the tide of a game with his fantastic interceptions. He’s considered an upgrade over Prince Amukamara, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a one-year deal, because Jenkins is healthier and can stay on the field.
![New York Giants corner back Janoris Jenkins](http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Janoris-Jenkins-2-670x388.jpg)
With Olivier Vernon and Jason Pierre Paul anchoring the defensive line, the person that might benefit the most from that setup is Damon Harrison, the former New York Jets defensive tackle that signed a $46.25 million deal with the New York Giants. He’s normally known as a run-stopper, but Harrison is expected to make more of an impact on the pass rush because he’s switching from a 3-4 defensive front to a 4-3. Damon will be lining up in the gap between the center and guard instead of going directly against the center.
![New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison](http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Damon-Harrison-1-670x388.jpg)
It’s a bit understandable for Tom Coughlin to be upset with the situation because he feels that the New York Giants weren’t supportive enough, even though he brought two NFL Championships to the franchise. That’s a ton of money spent in a short period of time. Coughlin cannot help but wonder if he could have taken this unit deep into the playoffs.
![New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon](http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Olivier-Vernon-2-670x388.jpg)
Tom Coughlin still uses the New York Giants facility to work out, so he casts a shadow over an organization that he no longer coaches. Soon, he might need to find another gym to use. Coughlin runs the risk of alienating the Giants if he continues to complain to the media about how the team didn’t do enough for him and how he was forced to leave the job.
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