NY Giants: Everything Going According to "The Plan"

The New York Giants' plan for a second consecutive Superbowl championship is going exactly as scripted.

That's right, the well-conceived screenplay by forward-thinking head coach and football scribe Tom Coughlin has guaranteed New York a first round bye by ensuring the weakest aspects of their game are addressed.

By losing to the 1-3 Cleveland Browns on a Monday Night back in October, the Giants (4-0 at that time) have prevented themselves from becoming overconfident and prideful.

Wasn't it hubris that contributed to ending New England's perfect season?

An embarrassing loss in week six kept Eli Manning humble and destroyed any burgeoning self-destructive arrogance. Eli completed a modest 18-for-28 for 196 yards and one touchdown. Now, a sub 200-yard passing day isn't atypical for Manning—he's won five games throwing less than 200 yards.

It was the three interceptions that made the mighty Manning modest. Eli has thrown seven so far this year, so basically he threw half his INT's in one game. Obviously not what he wanted, but a small sacrifice to stick to The Plan and accomplish his second Superbowl ring.

So what happens now that Plaxico Burress and Antonio Pierce are involved in a possible felony?

Removing the self-centered Wide Receiver has always been part of The Plan. It never involved a firearm, that was just some creative improvising by Plaxico. His morale-busting ways would have distracted the team during the playoffs and therefore made him expendable.

Pierce? He is playing the part of the bishop or knight who is sacrificed to capture the queen. Don't worry, it's all part of The Plan. Pierce might get suspended for a game, but obviously present for the playoffs while Plax will be lucky if he gets a sideline seat.

The New York Football Giants go into Washington today with a win, threatening the Redskin's chances of a Wild Card spot. With Philadelphia, Dallas, Carolina, and Minnesota left, NY's schedule isn't going to be easy. But by following The Plan, beating divisional rivals Washington and Dallas isn't as important now.

So what's next? Well, Coughlin wins his second Superbowl ring, retires from coaching, and successfully runs for mayor of New York. Wait, make that New Jersey, yeah, New Jersey, that's the ticket.

You're currently logged into Facebook

Do you want to share your Bleacher Report activity on Facebook?