Anti-Dynasty #24: 1971-83 New York Giants
The Giants wander the northeast and languish in the standings.
Peak Anti-Dynasty Points: 66
Record: 61-124-2 (.332)
Average DVOA: -12.4%
Bottom-Five DVOA: -23.9%
One last-place finish in the NFL; Three last-place finishes in the NFC; Six last-place finishes in the NFC East
Head Coaches: Alex Webster, Bill Arnsparger, John McVay, Ray Perkins, Bill Parcells
Key Players: RB Ron Johnson, RB Doug Kotar, WR Earnest Gray, WR Johnny Perkins, TE Bob Tucker, G Doug Van Horn, G J.T. Turner, DE Jack Gregory, DE George Martin, DT John Mendenhall, LB Brad Van Pelt, LB Harry Carson, LB Lawrence Taylor, LB Brian Kelley, CB Mark Haynes, CB Terry Jackson, S Beasley Reece, K Joe Danelo
Z-Score: 0.20
Sometimes, you don't need a lengthy description to figure out why a team struggled; you just need a big ol' data dump. Look at that list of key players for these Giants teams. Look at all that talent on defense—Hall of Famers, All-Pros, multiple-time Pro Bowlers, useful regular starters. And then look at the quality of the offensive names on that list and despair.
