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One reason every team can win Super Bowl 52

By John Buhler

Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on after losing 41-48 to the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on after losing 41-48 to the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talks with New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) and New York Giants corner back Janoris Jenkins (20) during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talks with New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) and New York Giants corner back Janoris Jenkins (20) during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Giants: the Steve Spagnuolo defense

With Eli Manning at quarterback, when have the New York Giants been Super Bowl-caliber? When they’ve had a reliable defense/pass rush to lean on. The Steve Spagnuolo defense gives the Giants more opportunities to make plays on offense by shutting down the opposition.

Manning is an adept quarterback that shows up in big moments. Yes, he’ll need a reliable running game to honestly contend for a Super Bowl, but having a strong defense already makes the Giants one of the few teams that can hoist the Lombardi Trophy this year and next.

Can New York win it all in Houston this February? Potentially, but Paul Perkins and Rashad Jennings have to get the ground game going to give Manning, Odell Beckham Jr. and the rest of the Giants offense a chance.

New York can improve the running game by this time next year. Unless Manning falls off a cliff physically, Spagnuolo’s defense will give the Giants a serious shot at winning Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis.

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