February 12
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
columnist Joe Fortenbaugh
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With Thursday's news that the New York Giants plan to release middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, the organization sent a message. Last season just wasn't good enough. Owner John Mara made it clear at the conclusion of the season that he wasn't happy with how the team performed in 2009. Finishing 8-8 is one thing. But finishing 8-8 after starting the year 5-0 is an entirely different story. Remember, this is a team that is just two years removed from winning the Super Bowl. The overhaul started when Bill Sheridan was fired just one season after taking over as the team's defensive coordinator and was replaced by former Buffalo Bills head coach Perry Fewell. And the defensive makeover ..."