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The Giants chose to bring in Ben McAdoo as head coach, signaling a shift in strategy. Under his leadership, bolstered by significant investments in free agency, the 2016 season saw a glimmer of hope as the team returned to the playoffs for the first time since their last Super Bowl victory. However, distractions—including an infamous trip to Miami before a wildcard playoff game—undermined their aspirations, resulting in a first-round playoff exit against the Green Bay Packers.
The offseason brought chaos. The roster was reshaped, but the team's strategic choices and investments left much to be desired, exposing cracks in the foundation that had previously thrived.