The Giants may be 0-2, but defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul isn’t lacking for confidence.
Pierre-Paul and the rest of the team’s defense has spent the week preparing to face the Texans and Pierre-Paul made it clear that he hasn’t been impressed by much on tape when he was asked what concerns him about the Houston offense.
“Uh, nothing,” Pierre-Paul said, via NJ.com. “Yeah, I think we should be able to handle that offense. Nothing concerns me.”
Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell didn’t quite share Pierre-Paul’s take, indicating that he’s concerned with stopping Arian Foster and the Texans running game. Doing so would put pressure on quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to carry a heavy load on offense, something that the Giants would surely prefer.
Pierre-Paul promised that the Giants will stop the run, although it’s worth noting that the Giants faced a similar challenge against the Cardinals last week and gave up 124 rushing yards that allowed Arizona to keep the game from being decided by Drew Stanton’s arm. If Pierre-Paul’s confidence is misplaced this week, the only concern around the Giants will be whether they match last year’s 0-6 start or if this year will play out even uglier.