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Daniel Chavkin

Giants DC ‘Surprised’ By Xavier McKinney’s Comments Criticizing Coaching Staff

The Giants have had a season to forget so far this year, as New York enters Week 10 with a 2-7 record. Frustration is clearly building within the locker room, as safety Xavier McKinney accused the coaching staff of not listening to team leaders after last week’s loss vs. the Raiders.

“I think that from a leadership standpoint, I don't think they've done a great job of letting the leaders lead, and listening to the leaders and the captains," McKinney said, via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. "But obviously it sucks losing."

On Thursday, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale addressed McKinney’s comments, and the veteran coach appeared to take them to heart.

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