Dexter Lawrence is playing despite a hamstring issue that clearly is limiting his effectiveness. He is with the Giants for the long haul and has the contact to prove it.
Saquon Barkley was the only Giants running back with a rushing attempt in the 33-25 Christmas Day loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia. He was on the field for 89 percent of the snaps on offense, a hefty amount for a player at his position. He does not have a deal for the 2024 season.
If you are a fan who looked at the most recent loss and thought, “Good, the Giants didn’t embarrass themselves and they still lost — and that helps for the NFL Draft,’’ you need to have a talk with Lawrence and Barkley.
If you are a fan who takes a look at the last two games of this season — home games against the Rams and the Eagles in a Week 18 rematch — and believes the best course of action for the franchise is to battle hard and lose gracefully to maintain a top-five pick, a trip into the Giants’ practice facility is in order.
