Word: cornerbacks
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...teammate downfield. Often his target is All-Pro wide receiver Jerry Rice, who led the league in mid-November in touchdown catches (11 in 10 games). The Giants can counter with the league's stingiest pass defense. Its members include blitzing linebackers Taylor and Pepper Johnson, along with cornerback Everson Walls from Dallas and safety Dave Duerson from Chicago, both acquired this season to put extra heat on receivers. Says Taylor: "We don't just beat you on the scoreboard. We beat you physically...
Metaphor of the Week: Harvard cornerback Marty Bowen's description of his 65-yard punt return to the Brown 10-yard line...
Defensively, left cornerback Brad Jordan has a team-high four interceptions. Linebacker Matt Stover and safety Bryan Dunphy anchor the defense with 38 and 29 tackles, respectively...