A very low-key reaction from TC on his new deal. In fact, Coughlin decided not to even have a conference call or a press conference, but to put his statements in a press release.
Not surprising, actually, because Coughlin is a big believer in not putting himself ahead of the team. In fact, whenever we'd ask him about his personal feelings about the Giants' success during the Giants' run-up to Super Bowl XLII, he'd deflect the attention and talked more about how it was the team that mattered, not him.
"I was thrilled to become the head coach of the New York Giants in 2004, after my interviews with John Mara, Ernie Accorsi and Mr. (Wellington) Mara and Mr. (Bob) Tisch,” Coughlin said. "It would be difficult for me to capture the emotions for the opportunity I was given back in 1988 to be an assistant coach with the Giants. And then to have the opportunity to be the head coach was the fulfillment of a dream of a lifetime. And now to be able to continue in that capacity – with this organization, with this leadership, with this football team and with my coaching staff in place – is something my family and I are extremely excited about."
I'll have more on the TC signing in tomorrow's Newsday.