Giants lose as plane banner implores 'fix this dumpster fire' - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants fans have had enough of the losing. Even before they saw their team drop an eighth straight game, a plane flew over MetLife Stadium with a banner imploring ownership to get it together.

«MR MARA ENOUGH — PLZ FIX THIS DUMPSTER FIRE,» the banner read, addressing Giants president and CEO John Mara.

Then the team went out and found a different way to lose, this time getting a game-tying field goal blocked in the final seconds of a 14-11 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Mara declined comment when asked afterward about the plane, a move reminiscent of the late 1970s when fans expressed their displeasure with a banner that read, «15 Years of Lousy Football....We've Had Enough.»

These Giants (2-11) have now missed the playoffs in 11 of the past 13 seasons. The current group is in the midst of one of the worst years in the storied franchise's history, all while the team is celebrating its 100th season.

Not exactly what anyone wanted.

«Look, we won two games. I'm not happy, either,» coach Brian Daboll said when asked about the plane.

Daboll said he was unaware of the pregame stunt until notified by the media. He seemed more concerned with his team's mistakes than the embarrassment that comes with a banner calling his team a dumpster fire.

The Giants had 12 penalties for 112 yards in Sunday's contest. They had a hold negate a 56-yard punt return touchdown and a personal foul take a field goal off the board. It created a non-optimal situation with a far-too-familiar outcome.

«I'm disappointed we have two wins,» Daboll said. «So just going to keep on grinding it out, trying to keep developing these young players. Get ready for next week.»

It might not get any better. The Giants will be heavy