Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen wants takeaway-starved Giants filling treasure chest: 'Be a damn pirate'

The New York Giants are taking a creative approach to improve their defense by adopting a "pirate" theme in their training. To boost their low takeaway numbers from last season, defensive coordinator Shane Bowen introduced a treasure chest for players to store turnovers during practices. This gimmick aims to emphasize aggression and focus on takeaways, inspired by Bowen's son's T-ball team, the Pirates. The Giants hope new additions like Abdul Carter and returning players like Dexter Lawrence will help improve their defensive stats. Bowen emphasizes the importance of turnovers for success, brushing off job security worries, and focusing on optimizing player performance.