![]() We have to channel them toward the solution, not the problem. “I think if you’re upset, if you’re angry, if you’re mad, those are good emotions to have. “I think if you’re discouraged, you end up running away from things,” defensive coordinator James Bettcher said. We see the same thing out here on the practice field.”Īthletes often say they hate to lose more than they love to win. “That’s what you want in a football player. “I think it’s positive emotion because I think that he loves to play the game,” coach Pat Shurmur said. It’s a lesson Peppers carried forward into his third season in the NFL and his first with the Giants: It’s OK - even needed in times of crisis - to channel the emotion and let it carry over after the game ends. But a lot of people didn’t take it as that.” “Just how I was raised to control your emotions. I didn’t want people to see me be emotional,” Peppers said. He got off the team bus to answer questions. You have to be you.”Ĭompare the scene from last Sunday with this one: When he fumbled a punt and cost the Browns a game last season, Peppers left the locker room without facing the music. Sometimes that gets looked at negatively, sometimes that gets looked at positively. ![]() “I do what I feel like is the right thing to do. “My coaches used to tell me it was a natural thing,” Peppers said. But Peppers is developing into the emotional heartbeat at a time when the team badly needs some of the juice he created winning four high school state sectional titles in New Jersey and helping to restore pride at Michigan. The Giants have more accomplished stars than the 24-year-old Peppers and seven co-captains to provide leadership. “We own and accept everything we put on tape thus far.” ![]() “To let everybody know we aren’t running from anything, we aren’t hiding from anything,” said Peppers - who has 53 tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception return for a touchdown in eight games. Peppers could’ve tried sneaking out the door as reporters talked to his teammates or cut his interview short after saying his peace.īut he wanted to be heard and seen, bouncing around like he was ready to play four more quarters as he divulged the Giants (2-6) scheduled a players-only team meeting to get to the bottom of a four-game losing streak. Ironic because talking is exactly what birthed a transformative moment for Peppers this week.Īfter the Giants lost their fourth straight game last Sunday, Peppers waited at his locker to deliver a message of accountability to disillusioned fans. We’re going to see those guys Monday night.” I could say whatever the hell I want to say to you right now, but that’s not going to matter if we don’t go out there and take care of business. ![]() We’ll talk on Monday with pads,” Peppers told The Post. He instead directed his anger inward for the defense’s play in a 35-17 loss - and gently reminded a listening audience there are two Giants-Cowboys games each season. So, Peppers bit his lip and didn’t disrespect the Cowboys earlier this season when he saw social media footage of quarterback Dak Prescott and his receivers openly mocking a confused Giants secondary. After all, he starred in hundreds as a five-star college recruit, a Heisman Trophy finalist and a first-round draft pick. Revenge might be a dish best served with Peppers.īut Jabrill Peppers is an expert in what makes a great highlight video. Giants must do everything they can to rediscover the end zoneīrian Daboll's one-word answer on potential Giants quarterback controversyĮncouraging update on Bills' star after scary neck injury ![]()
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