Thibodeaux has 12 tackles for loss, 11 1/2 sacks, and three forced fumbles through 13 games, including one in each of the last two.
His performance has helped the Giants (5-8) win three straight games and remain in contention for a playoff spot as they prepare to visit New Orleans (6-7) on Sunday.
“He’s leading the defence,” Wink Martindale said on Thursday. “I mean, he’s a prominent leader out there.” It’s
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insane, as I previously stated, because the guy is only 22 years old. He’s turning into a football savant in the NFL, seeing things before they happen. He knows what’s going to happen.”
Thibodeaux has 12 tackles for loss, 11 1/2 sacks, and three forced fumbles in 13 games, including one in each of the last two.
His performance has been instrumental in the Giants (5-8) winning three straight games and remaining in contention for a playoff spot as they prepare to visit New Orleans (6-7) on Sunday.
“He’s leading the defence,” defensive coordinator Wink Martindale said on Thursday. “I mean, he’s a vocal leader out there.” It’s insane, as I previously stated, because the man is only 22 years old. He’s turning into the NFL’s football savant, seeing things before they happen. He sees what’s coming.”
Thibodeaux said he worked on his conditioning in the offseason and he feels stronger than he did at this time last year. He has maintained his weight instead of losing it.
While he has posted better statistics this year, Thibodeaux feels he has played well in both of his seasons.
“I´ve done great things to contribute to the team,” Thibodeaux said. “So now just continue and grow in that impact and do things like that. I´m happy things are clicking even more, and I´m getting the numbers and the stats, and hopefully we start to continue to get the wins.”
Barkley hopes to cut down on Thibodeaux’s wins in chess. He has even started using a chess app.
Thibodeaux stated that he worked on his conditioning during the offseason and that he feels stronger than he did this time last year. He has maintained his weight rather than lost it.
While his statistics have improved this year, Thibodeaux believes he has played well in both seasons.
“I’ve done wonderful things to help the team,” Thibodeaux said. “So now just keep growing in that impact and doing things like that.” I’m glad things are clicking more, and I’m getting the numbers and stats, and hopefully we can keep winning.”
Barkley hopes to limit Thibodeaux’s chess victories. He has even begun to use a chess app.
