Plane Circles Stadium, Urges Giants Owner to Fix 'Dumpster Fire'

Fan frustration mounts as team faces another losing season
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Posted Dec 9, 2024 3:00 AM CST
Plane Circles Stadium, Urges Giants Owner to Fix 'Dumpster Fire'
New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J.   (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

A dramatic aerial display unfolded over MetLife Stadium as a plane carried a banner urging New York Giants co-owner John Mara to overhaul the struggling team. The incident occurred 90 minutes before the Giants faced the New Orleans Saints Sunday, with the banner proclaiming, "Mr. Mara, enough. Please fix this dumpster fire!" The message underscored frustrations as the Giants, with a 2-10 record entering the game, faced scrutiny over the future of coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen.

The Giants' current season is mired in challenges, illustrated by a seven-game losing streak. Last year, Daboll's debut season saw a 9-7-1 finish and a playoff victory against Minnesota. However, consistent postseason appearances have been elusive since their 2012 Super Bowl triumph and a 2016 playoff season. Tensions recently heightened when the organization released quarterback Daniel Jones less than halfway through his contract, a surprising move that came at his request after the organization informed him he wouldn't play for the rest of the season.

This isn't the first time fans have employed aircraft to voice dissatisfaction. In the late 1970s, a plane similarly flew over the team's stadium brandishing a banner criticizing the team's performance. From 1973 to 1979, the Giants struggled, managing no more than six wins in a season despite an expanded NFL schedule. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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