December 3, 2017: “That’s my quarterback! That’s my quarterback!” echoed through the stadium for Eli Manning, as the New York Giants descended upon Oakland Coliseum. Except there was no Manning in sight. Just a week ago, on the back of a 2-9 record and Manning’s 14 touchdown passes to seven interceptions, the 2X Super Bowl-winning quarterback was pulled aside by his HC Ben McAdoo.

McAdoo gave it to him straight, that he’d turn to Geno Smith at some point on Sunday. Only if the head coach knew that he was out to face a rude awakening! Smith, unfortunately, couldn’t find his footing. He threw for 202 yards and a touchdown with two lost fumbles in the 24-17 loss, pointing toward the kind of dysfunction no front office wants out in the open. The result?

McAdoo and GM Jerry Reese were fired

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