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Compounding the team's issues is a clear absence of leadership. Players who once embodied the spirit of the franchise have left, further eroding the team's morale. The likes of former captain Saquon Barkley and defense stalwart Leonard Williams have moved on, leaving a leadership void. Local media have not been shy in pointing out this reality, with discussions around how previous players like Kadarius Toney thrived elsewhere, only to see the Giants continue to struggle.