As the New York Giants prepare for their primetime Week 3 showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs, all three coordinators spoke about where the team stands \u2014 and what has to improve against one of the NFL\u2019s toughest rosters.<\/p>\n
Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka focused on red zone<\/p>\n
Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said the offense is close, but not there yet. \u201cWe just didn\u2019t get the end result we wanted,\u201d Kafka said. \u201cThere\u2019s plenty to build on, but ultimately we\u2019re looking for wins.\u201d<\/p>\n
He praised the offensive line for creating opportunities and pointed to his playmakers. \u201cMalik [Nabers] made some big-time contested catches, Wan\u2019Dale [Robinson] stretched the field, and Jaxson [Dart] got valuable snaps. Those are moments we can build on.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kafka also highlighted Cam Skattebo\u2019s energy in the run game and backup lineman Marcus Mbow\u2019s seamless fill-in role. Still, his message was clear \u2014 the Giants, who are 1 of 7 in the red zone, have to be better there.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been talking about it all this week, really. We\u2019ve got to get that cleaned up,\u201d Kafka said. \u201cThere\u2019s some execution things. There\u2019s some things on my end I can do to help out. So I\u2019d say there\u2019s a number of things that we\u2019re working through. And, again, we\u2019ll practice those tomorrow and tonight and get a look at them. But I think we have some solutions, and so we\u2019ll go work on them and get the answers for our players so that they can go out there and have a good game.\u201d<\/p>\n
DC Shane Bowen: \u201cPenalties killed us\u201d<\/p>\n
Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen stressed that penalties are killing the Giants. \u201cExplosive plays and penalties \u2014 that\u2019s where offenses thrive,\u201d Bowen said. \u201cWe can\u2019t put ourselves in those situations.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also addressed the cornerback rotation.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth [Cor\u2019Dale] Flott and [Tae] Banks have shown growth. We\u2019ll continue to mix them in depending on matchups.\u201d<\/p>\n
With Patrick Mahomes coming, Bowen was blunt: \u201cIn the red zone, we\u2019ve got to find a way to get stops.\u201d<\/p>\n
Michael Ghobrial: Covering, returning kickoffs a focus<\/p>\n
Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial praised Tyrone Tracy Jr.\u2019s kickoff return spark after the running back averaged 26.4 yards on five returns Sunday against the Cowboys.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s one opportunity to give a guy an extra touch, and he made the most of it,\u201d Ghobrial said.<\/p>\n
On new arrival Xavier Gipson, Ghobrial added, \u201cI\u2019ve coached him before. Once he\u2019s fully comfortable, he can make an impact.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also touched on the changing kicking game. \u201cSixty-plus yarders aren\u2019t crazy anymore.\u201d Gano looks like the Gano we all know.\u201d<\/p>\n
And with new kickoff rules, Ghobrial emphasized situational football. \u201cWhenever you can pin them inside the 25, you\u2019re feeling great.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking at the Chiefs, Ghobrial closed with a warning: \u201cDave Toub\u2019s [Chiefs special teams coordinator] units play with a certain style. We\u2019ve got to be locked in, understand situations, and study our opponent.\u201d<\/p>\n
From Kafka\u2019s demand for red zone efficiency, to Bowen\u2019s focus on discipline, to Ghobrial\u2019s special teams preparation, the Giants know the margin for error will be razor thin against Mahomes and the defending champs.<\/p>\n