With the New York Giants sitting at 2-6 at the midway mark of the season for the third straight year, it's hard not to be discouraged. For the most part, there's been little improvement since head coach Brian Daboll took over, and it's becoming clear the G-Men are in dire need of a new regime to finish the rebuild.
And following a dismal 38-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, which saw Big Blue lose rookie sensation Cam Skattebo for the season in gruesome fashion, Giants fans are spiraling. However, Kayvon Thibodeaux remains undeterred, and was cool as a cucumber while addressing the media postgame.
Kayvon Thibodeaux was asked if he's worried about the Giants at 2-6:
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) October 26, 2025
"I'm not worried. Worry is for the people who don't prepare. We're going to continue to prepare, we're going to continue to get ready week-in and week-out. We've just got to play better on Sunday." pic.twitter.com/rrMPkgVtcp
In the wake of a game where piss poor officiating robbed the 2022 No. 5 pick of a forced fumble on Jalen Hurts, he's not yet pressing the panic button, though Thibs did go off on the refs. New York is better than their record indicates, and he admitted that the mission doesn't change regardless of the record.
He even managed to roll his eyes at the question, which should tell you how the fifth-year pass rusher really feels.
Kayvon Thibodeaux rolls his eyes when asked about panic setting in
However, it's hard to ignore the sinking ship. New York refuses to move on from defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after another defensive meltdown, and it's getting to the point where Brian Daboll could be next to go if he doesn't make some changes.
In eight starts this season, Thibodeaux has logged 2.5 sacks and 21 combined tackles—and enjoyed his best defensive performance of the season according to Pro Football Focus. Brian Burns and Abdul Carter have generated more headlines, but the fifth-year pass rusher has enjoyed another solid season in 2025.
The former Oregon standout has always been known for his fiery personality, and these words are no different. New York has made the playoffs just once since drafting him, and that was in his rookie season, so it's shocking he's not more frustrated with where things stand.
Moreover, his future with the franchise as in flux, as general manager Joe Schoen could look to trade him before the deadline to avoid him an exorbitant extension once his contract expires after the 2026 season. It's reassuring to see he's not worried now, but thngs could spiral fast.
Thibodeaux hasn't lived up to the lofty expectations set for him coming out of Eugene, but has remained a key piece of a New York defense that's been the league's most disappointing unit. Regardless of how things shake out, Daboll has to right the ship, and fast.