CBS Sports chooses greatest Giants team of all-time
CBS Sports recently chose each NFL franchise's greatest team since the start of the Super Bowl Era.
The criteria used to determine the winner for each team included the following factors:
- Average margin of victory during the regular season
- Offensive and defensive rankings, specifically as it relates to scoring
- Strength of the opposition
- Talent on the roster
- How far the team advanced in the postseason.
The Giants had several talented teams to choose from, but the crown ended up going to the 1986 squad. It's only fitting after the Giants unveiled their classic blue uniforms that will be worn for two games this season.
Once again, the New York Giants are bringing back their classic blue uniforms from the '80s and '90s this Sunday as part of two Legacy Games presented by Quest.
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Kenny Golladay (19)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
WR Kenny Golladay (19)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
Saquon Barkley (26), Daniel Jones (8)
Darius Slayton (86)
Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
Jaylon Smith (54)
Nick Williams (93)
Dexter Lawrence (97), D.J. Davidson (98)
Tanner Hudson (88)
Dexter Lawrence (97), Tae Crowder (48)
Jihad Ward (55)
Jaylon Smith (54), Tae Crowder (48), Dane Belton (24)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Saquon Barkley (26), Daniel Jones (8)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
Daniel Jones (8), Ben Bredeson (68)
Mark Glowinski (64), Jon Feliciano (76), Daniel Jones (8)
Jamie Gillan (6), Graham Gano (9)
Ben Bredeson (68), Mark Glowinski (64), Jon Feliciano (76)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Daniel Jones (8)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Micah McFadden (41), Azeez Ojulari (51)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Julian Love (20)
Dexter Lawrence (97), Azeez Ojulari (51)
Tae Crowder (48), Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), Micah McFadden (41)
Daniel Jones (8)
Tyrod Taylor (2), Saquon Barkley (26)
Xavier McKinney (29), Fabian Moreau (37)
Daniel Jones (8), Daniel Bellinger (82)
Daniel Jones (8)
Daniel Jones (8), Daniel Bellinger (82)
Daniel Jones (8)
Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
DL Leonard Williams (99)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
DL Leonard Williams (99)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
DL Leonard Williams (99)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
T Andrew Thomas (78), LB Azeez Ojulari (51)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
As CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo writes, "After dropping their season-opener in Dallas, the Giants would lose just one more game during the rest of the '86 season. In the playoffs, the Giants walloped Joe Montana and the 49ers, 49-3, before shutting out Washington in the NFC Championship Game. In Super Bowl XXI, New York trailed 10-9 at intermission before outscoring the Broncos 30-10 in the second half en route to a 39-20 victory. Game MVP Phil Simms enjoyed an historic outing, completing a record 88% of his pass attempts for 268 yards and three touchdowns. He completed all 10 of his attempts in the second half while throwing touchdown passes to Mark Bavaro and Phil McConkey.
"The Giants' dominant defense, a unit that included four Pro Bowlers in defensive ends Jim Burt, Leonard Marshall, Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor (that year's Defensive Player of the Year) intercepted John Elway three times. New York's defense also came up with a pivotal goal-line stand during the first half that included Taylor's crucial tackle of Elway just short of the goal line. The Broncos also had no answers as it related to stopping Giants linebacker Carl Banks, who recorded 10 tackles that included four behind the line of scrimmage."
The Giants wound up going 17-2 overall this year, outscoring its opponents 105-23 in the postseason. This led to the franchise's first Super Bowl title.
Phil Simms was named MVP after completing an impressive 88 percent of his passes against the Broncos, which still stands today as the Super Bowl record.
The iconic blue uniform worn by Giants legends in the '80s and '90s returns for two Legacy Games this season.
Harry Carson (53) of the New York Giants in the tunnel prior to a game from the Giants 1984 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Amani Toomer (81) of the New York Giants returns a kickoff during a game from the Giants 1998 NFL season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during a game from the Giants 1999 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1996 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1999 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 34-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 26, 1999.
Amani Toomer (81) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1999 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1999 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 27-19 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 14, 1999.
Amani Toomer (81) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 50-21 loss to the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 19, 1999.
Jason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1997 NFL season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants celebrates a play during the Giants 16-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 3, 1999.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 41-28 win over the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 5, 1999.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 27-19 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 14, 1999.
Howard Cross (87) of the New York Giants warms up prior to the Giants 31-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on August 31, 1997 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Amani Toomer (81) of the New York Giants runs a route during the Giants 20-0 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 22, 1998.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 20-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 30, 1997 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 30-10 win over the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 13, 1997.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 17-10 wildcard game win over the Minnesota Vikings Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on January 9, 1994.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 31-10 loss to the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 15, 1996.
Jason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants in action during a game from the Giants 1996 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 14-9 win over the New Orleans Saints on September 28, 1997 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 31-21 loss to the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington DC on October 20, 1996.
Howard Cross of the New York Giants during the Giants 31-21 loss to the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington DC on October 20, 1996
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 17-7 win over the Miami Dolphins at Pro Players Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL on December 8, 1996.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants on the field prior to the Giants 20-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 12, 1993.
Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants in action during a game from the Giants 1996 NFL season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1996 NFL season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jaason Sehorn (31) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 31-21 loss to the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington DC on October 20, 1996.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 27-17 loss to the San Diego Chargers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 23, 1995.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 27-21 overtime loss the the Arizona Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 8, 1995.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
John Elliiott (76) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 17-13 loss to the Oakland Raiders at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 12, 1995.
John Elliott (76) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 17-13 loss to the Oakland Raiders at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 12, 1995.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1993 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Jessie Armstead (98) of the New York Giants in action during a game from the Giants 1993 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 19, 1993.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 31-21 win over the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 11, 1992.
Mark Collins (25) of the New York Giants on the field during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on January 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19.
John Elliott (76) of the New York Giants in action during the Giants 21-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on November 24, 1991.
John Elliott (76) of the New York Giants on the field prior to a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Mark Collins (25) of the New York Giants on the field prior to a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1989 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants in the tunnel prior to a game from the Giants 1991 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Mark Bavaro (89) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 27-20 win over the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Monday Night Football on September 5, 1988.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 15-0 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 16, 1989.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants in action during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on January 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19.
Mark Bavaro (89) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 27-21 loss to the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 18, 1988.
Phil Simms (11) of the New York Giants watches the action from the sideline during a game from the Giants 1987 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Phil Simms (11) of the New York Giants drops back to pass during the Giants 24-14 win over the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington DC on December 7, 1986.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants celebrates during a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants in the tunnel prior to a game from the Giants 1984 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Harry Carson (53) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 39-20 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 25, 1987.
Mark Collins (25) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1985 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Mark Collins (25) of the New York Giants waits for the kickoff during a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
(L-R) New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells and Giants linebackers Harry Carson (53) and Lawrence Taylor (56) look on from the sidelines during the NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Giants on November 25, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-27. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants cornerback Phillippi Sparks (22) celebrates a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, NJ, Sep. 5, 1994. The Giants defeated the Eagles 28-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) runs onto the field before a NFC Division Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Stephen Baker (85) and nose tackle Erik Howard (74) celebrate a play against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants center Bart Oates (65) prepares to snap the ball against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ, Oct. 31, 1993. The Jets defeated the Giants 10-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) in action against the New Orleans Saints in East Rutherford, NJ, Sep. 28, 1997. The Giants defeated the Saints 14-9. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) passes during a game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ, Oct. 31, 1993. The Jets defeated the Giants 10-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Dave Meggett (30) carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 4, 1989. The Eagles defeated the Giants 24-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants punter Sean Landeta (5) boots a free kick to the Buffalo Bills after a safety in Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) rolls out to look for open receivers during Super Bowl XXV against the Buffalo Bills in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) and tackle John Stuart "Jumbo" Elliott (76) look on as running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle John Elliott (76) between plays against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) is introduced before a Super Bowl XXV matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills defensive back Dwight Drane (45) tries to chase down New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants kicker Matt Bahr (9) kicks a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants center Bart Oates (65) pass blocks during the NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 21, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 28-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) walks the field before a NFC Division Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
FILE - New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) is hugged and picked up by teammate Brad Benson (60) as Denver Broncos' Rulon Jones (75) looks on after a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
FILE - New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) looks to throw the ball against the Denver Broncos during NFL football's Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. Simms grabbed the spotlight after usually operating in the shadow of Lawrence Taylor and the New York defense and passed the New York Giants to a 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in their first Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - New York Giants defense Lawrence Taylor (56), Erik Howard (74) and Leonard Marshall (70) celebrate over Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway after he was sacked by George Martin (75) for a safety in the second quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. The Giants trailed Elway’s Broncos 10-9 at halftime, but defeated Denver 39-20.(AP Photo/Ron Heflin, File)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence (LT) Taylor (56) and his teammates celebrate during play in an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in September 1982. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence Taylor (56( rushes the passer in 1983. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants nose tackle Jim Burt (64) greets his teammates as they take the field during pre-game introductions before the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Lionel Manuel (86) celebrates after scoring on a 11-yard reception during the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive end George Martin (75) works his way around a block by Denver Broncos offensive lineman Ken Lanier (76) during the NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 23, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 19-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 12, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 35-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
San Francisco 49ers safety Ronnie Lott (42) gives chase as New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) catches an 18 yard second quarter touchdown pass during the NFL NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 29, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants offensive lineman wait to go into the game during the Giants 24-21 preseason victory over the New York Jets on August 13, 1988 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New York Giants - 1980's File Photos (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
New York Giants kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers Sept. 26, 1983, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter (26) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants cornerback Mark Collins (25) watches pre-game warm-ups before the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells, partly visible at center, is doused with Gatorade by his players in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 4, 1987. Parcells is held by Lawrence Taylor (56) as Sean Landeta (5) and Jim Burt (64) look on while Harry Carson, wearing the team doctor's hat and coat, tossed the Gatorade. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) looks on during the NFL NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 29, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) sets for play during a 31 - 22 loss to the Washington Redskins on December 17, 1983 at RFK Stadium in Washington. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants defensive tackle Jim Burt (64) takes out Kansas City Chiefs running back Ken Lacy (40) during an NFL game in East Rutherford on November 25, 1984. The Giants defeated the Chiefs 28-27. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro kneels down after catching Phil Simms' touchdown pass in the third quarter of the Super Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) throws a pass during the NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 14, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 20-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Linebacker Harry Carson (53) of the New York Giants on the sidelines during a 49 - 3 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., in this Jan. 27, 1991 photo. (AP Photo)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) sets up to pass during the Giants 49 - 3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 4, 1987 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants running back Billy Campfield (35) returns a kick during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) looks into the backfield during the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) celebrates his 56-yard field goal during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants defensemen Erik Howard (74) and Lawrence Taylor (56) stand over Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway after Elway was sacked in the end zone for a safety during Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. Although the Broncos still held a 1-point lead, the safety started a run of 26 unanswered points for the Giants, who cruised to a 39-20 win in their first Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
New York Giants safety Bill Currier (29) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs Nov. 25, 1984, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebackers Lawrence Taylor (56) and Harry Carson (53) during a 31 - 22 loss to the Washington Redskins on December 17, 1983 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter (26) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers Sept. 26, 1983, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants running back Billy Campfield (35) returns a kick during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford on September 26, 1983. The Giants defeated the Packers 27-3. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants defensive end George Martin (75) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons in East Rutherford, N.J., on September 12, 1982. The Falcons defeated the Giants 16-14. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) rolls out to pass behind guard Billy Ard (67) during the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is seen in action during an NFL game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sept. 22, 1985, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter (26) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs Nov. 25, 1984, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells, second from right, and quarterback Phil Simms (11) pose for photographers with defensive end George Martin (75) and linebacker Harry Carson at Super Bowl XXI picture day, Jan. 20, 1987, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ed Andriesky)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts to a touchdown scored in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins in East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 24, 1990. (AP Photo/Bobeto Matthews)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, left, hugs backup quarterback Jeff Hostetler after Hostetler handed off for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their 24-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 31, 1989. The two were instrumental in the come-from-behind win. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson (53) during a 31 - 22 loss to the Washington Redskins on Dec. 17, 1983 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants kicker Ali Haji-Sheikh (6) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers Sept. 26, 1983, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence Taylor (56) sets for play in 1983. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants safety Kenny Hill (48) waves his arms and celebrates after intercepting a pass during the NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 10, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 24-19. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) in pregame portrait in 1982. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants tight end Zeke Mowatt (84) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 12, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 35-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson (52) watches play during an NFL football game in 1986. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants Hall of Fame line backer Lawrence Taylor sets for play during a 27-12 loss to the Los Angeles Raiders on November 27, 1983 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Joe Montgomery (25) carries for an eight-yard gain before being stopped by New York Jets' Steve At water, bottom left, in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Montgomery carried the ball 38 times for 111 yards in the Giants 41-28 victory. Jets Dorian Boose reaches for Montgomery. (AP Photo/ Ron Frehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Kent Graham as Denver Broncos cornerback Tito Paul (28) was unable to break up the play in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The touchdown gave the Giants a 20-16 win over the Broncos to end their run at an unbeaten season. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
New York Giants' Sean Landeta, punter, kicks the ball during game against Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 1990. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (89) celebrates with teammate David Patten after Toomer scored on a 56-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 19-10. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Reidel Anthony (85) gets flipped over by New York Giants defenders Phillippi Sparks (22) and Michael Strahan (92) after making a first quarter reception Sunday afternoon Sept. 12, 1999 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Dave Jennings of the New York Giants punter seen in action against the San Francisco 49ers in 1984. Location unknown. (AP Photo)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) breaks past Pittsburgh Steelers Robin Cole (56) at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 21, 1985. Giants won 28-10. (AP Photo)
New York Giants defensive tackle Robert Harris (97) celebrates after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ty Detmer in the third quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, August 31, 1997. (AP Photo/Dan Hulshizer)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) reacts after throwing a second quarter touchdown to wide receiver Stacy Robinson against the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in N.J., Dec. 4, 1988. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in East Rutherford on November 25, 1984. The Giants defeated the Chiefs 28-27. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is congregated by Mark Collins (25) and Carl Banks (58) after his interception and touchdown run on a Joe Montana pass in the second quarter on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. at Giants stadium. The interception helped the Giants beat the San Francisco 49 ers 49-3 in their NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants defensive ends Casey Merrill and Leonard Marshall during the Giants 28-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 21, 1985 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) smiles for the camera during the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on September 2, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-27. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs Nov. 25, 1984, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chuck Solomon via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) is congratulated on the sideline after scoring on a 61-yard touchdown during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Head coach Jim Fassel, right, shakes Toomer's hand as quarterback Kent Graham (10) pats him on the back and receiver Brian Alford (80) pats him on the head. Toomer scored three touchdowns as the Giants won 41-28. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants punt returner Phil McConkey (80) returns a punt during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 10, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 24-19. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Pepper Johnson tries to stop Dallas Cowboys Emmitt Smith during the first quarter of their match up at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Sept. 13, 1992. Johnson was able to hold the charging Smith to just one yard on the play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants end Leonard Marshall celebrates his second quarter sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Krammer in Monday's 24-14 win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 31, 1989. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants quarterback Kent Graham scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Greilick)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) outruns New York Jets linebacker Marvin Jones (55) as he goes 61 yards for a touchdown on a pass by quarterback Kerry Collins during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Kent Graham (10) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown on a six-yard run during the third quarter of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Chiefs cornerback Robert Williams is on the ground. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly gets sacked during the fourth quarter ny New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson. The Giants came out on top to win the Super Bowl 20-19 in Tampa Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Waugh)
New York Giants wide receiver Stephen Baker (85) hauls in a touchdown pass in the endzone from quarterback Jeff Hostetler in the final minutes of the first half at Tampa Stadium on Jan. 27, 1991. The touchdown made the score 12-10 in favor of the Bills at the end of the first half. Diving after Bakers is Bills defensive back Nate Odomes (37). (AP Photo/Bill Waugh)
New York Giants' Mark Bavaro celebrates at Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 26, 1987, after a touchdown in the 3rd quarter of Super Bowl XXI, against the Denver Broncos. The Giants defeated the Broncos 39-20. (AP Photo/Rob Kozloff)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson rushes for a third quarter touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC playoff game at Giants Stadium, Jan. 7, 1990 in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Joe Jurevicius (86) is tripped up by a diving Denver Broncos cornerback Tito Paul after completing a 15-yard reception in the second quarter at Giants Stadium Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants wide receiver Mike Sherrad heads for the end zone to score as Washington Redskins' safety Tom Carter tries to make the stop during second quarter action Sunday Oct. 29, 1995 at RFK Stadium in Washington.(AP Photo/Denis Paquin)
New York Giants' quarterback Jeff Hostetler celebrates after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Stephen Baker. Hostetler later ran for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants George Martin looks back at pursuing Denver Broncos as he runs 78 yards for a touchdown after intercepting a John Elway pass late in the second quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 23, 1986. The Giants beat the Broncos 19-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) find a hole for short gain in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXI, Jan. 25, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif. Right is Broncos cornerback Louis Wright (20). Giants won, 39-20. (AP Photo/Lennox Mclendon)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) is stopped by Denver Broncos Dennis Smith (49) after taking a 17-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) looks on during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on December 20, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 55-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms winds up to pass in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXI, Jan. 25, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif. Left is Broncos Rulon Jones (75) and Giants left tackle Brad Benson (60). (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
New York Giants' Raul Allegre reacts after kicking a 47 yard field goal for the first score in the NFC Championship game against the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants Mark Bavaro hauls in a 24-yard pass from quarterback Phil Simms for a first quarter touchdown at San Francisco 49ers Tim McKyer defends in an NFL playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Jan. 5, 1987. The Giants went on to win 49-3. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Marshall (70) and Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) get set for the snap during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on December 20, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 55-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) makes a move during the 1986 NFL season's NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro (89) catches a touchdown pass while covered by Green Bay Packers defensive back David Greenwood (49) during the NFL game on December 20, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 55-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
The New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is the recipient of another container of iced water by the Giants Harry Carson during the last minutes of the 55-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Dec. 20, 1986 in East Rutherford. The win gave the Giants the home field for the upcoming post season play. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
New York Giants running backs Joe Morris (20) and Ottis Anderson (24) get set for the snap in a three point stance during the NFL game against the Denver Broncos on November 23, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 19-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' Mark Bavaro, left, is tackled after 15 yard pass reception in the first half at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 23, 1986. Denver Broncos Jim Ryan (50) is at left. (AP Photo)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) walks off the field during the NFL game against the Washington Redskins on October 27, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 27-20. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants punter Sean Landeta (5) punts during the NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on November 23, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 19-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive back Terry Kinard (26) leaps and high fives New York Giants defensive back Mark Collins (35) during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on September 14, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 20-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) catches a touchdown pass on a fake field goal during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 12, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 35-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on September 14, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 20-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) calls the snap count during the NFL football game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants on September 22, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 21-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giant Phil McConkey (80) celebrates a touchdown by teammate Mark Bavaro, left, with Joe Morris, background, in the second period of NFC wildcard playoff action against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 29, 1985. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) works his way around a blocker during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 21, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants punter Sean Landeta (5) punts the ball during the NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants on November 10, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 42-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) looks on during the NFL football game against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 22, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 27-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Earnest Gray (83), a New York Giants wide receiver grabs a pass from quarterback Phil Simms during the second period in Texas Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 5, 1984. Everson Wall (24) of the Cowboys was unable to prevent the 18 yard pass completion to the sidelines. The Giants beat Dallas 19-7. (AP Photo/DGB)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) sacks scrambling Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) during the NFL football game on October 20, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) looks for the play during the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on September 8, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 21-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs with the ball during the NFL football game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants on September 22, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 27-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) runs with the ball during the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on September 8, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 21-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 8, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game in a 21-0 shutout. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) pressures Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Jim McMahon (9) during the third quarter of their wildcard playoff game, Jan. 9, 1994, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Vikings, 17-10, and will play the 49ers in San Francisco next weekend. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants running back Joe Morris (20) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 8, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game in a 21-0 shutout. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Mark Bavaro of the New York Giants gathers in a Phil Simms pass over the Kansas City Chiefs Lloyd Burruss and Aaron Pearson, right, for a first quarter touchdown at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 11, 1988. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is carried on the shoulders of Lawrence Taylor (56) and Carl Banks (58) after winning the Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 28, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills, 20-19. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter (26) celebrates during the NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants on October 28, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 37-13. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' Mark Bavaro, left, receives congratulations from teammates George Adams, center, and Stephen Baker after Bavaro caught a 19-yard pass for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 6, 1987. The Giants won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A pass intended for Seattle Seahawks' Paul Skannis (82) is about to be intercepted by Carl Banks, left, of the New York Giants during second quarter of Nov. 9, 1989 game at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants Phil McConkey cradles the ball as Denver Broncos Steve Wilson, right, looks on at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 23, 1986. McConkey gained 46 yards on the play to set up the winning field goal. (AP Photo/Susan Regan)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) throws a pass during the NFL football game between the New York Jets and the New York Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 28, 1982. The Giants won the game 21-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Phil McConkey stirs the crowd up during Super Bowl XXI against the Denver Broncos, Sunday Jan. 26, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif. Giants won, 39-20. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson during game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Nov. 10, 1985. (AP Photo)
