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Coughlin gets a Laugh

by David Jacks on October 29th, 2009 at 6:16 pm

I missed this in Monday’s press conference but just saw it today. Go to the 5 minute mark and you will hear this exchange:

Q. When you let the play clock wind down to one second doesn’t that give the defensive linemen a jump on the ball?

A – Coughlin. How do they know there is only one second?

Q. Because they can see the clock.

A. (Coughlin gets down in a three-point stance as if a defensive linemen) You must be one of those guys who has a great neck.

More Practice Notes

CB/ Nickel Kevin Dockery did not practice  Weds due to personal matters, but was back today. LBAntonio Pierce (ankle) was back in pads today but was limited. T Kareem McKenzie (groin) practiced fully.

On the Eagles side – WR DeSean Jackson (foot) practiced fully after missing practice on Weds as did DE Darren Howard (ankle/calf). Brian Westbrook did not practice, but coach Reid claims he is getting better and will be a gametime decision.

Even if Westbrook were out it is unlikely the Eagles would want the information to get out allowing the Giants to game plan for it. Although the Giants may treat rookie RB LeSean McCoy the same way they would Westbrook.

  • meshuggah

    I heard about this exchange. Coach Coughlin has a great sense of humor.

    • David Jacks

      not sure it’s great, but nice to see some levity after 2 straight losses, especially from Coughlin who can be very tough in the media room. If there is a 3rd straight loss dont expect any more.

  • brianloz

    I love the fact that Coughlin has a sense of humor about this but I still think the reporter posed a good question. Replays the other night showed the DE’s exploding off of the ball when the clock wound down. It’s definitely an edge for the Defense when the clock gets down to the last few seconds. Ask any defensive player and they’ll tell you the same.

  • David Jacks

    Brian the bigger factor may have been the cadence, as Chris Collinsworh pointed out it seemed as though then next sound after “Omaha” was supposed to be the snap. I think if anything the Cards figured that out more then they did the clock.