Proof New York Giants players are all in with new head coach Joe Judge

When New York Giants head coach Joe Judge began laying out the consequences for making mistakes in practice, talking heads around the NFL took to social media to voice their displeasure. They made comments that indicated players wouldn’t like his style, and the discipline was too much during training camp.

However, most would argue that professional athletes making millions of dollars could run a few laps for making simple mistakes during practice. That is the sign of discipline and accountability, two factors that Judge is trying to implement with his new team.

Tough, gritty, detailed — three words that describe Judge’s mentality toward success. Despite his intensity, he has also looked to have fun with his players during practice.

New York Giants’ Joe Judge isn’t making his players do anything he won’t do:

On Tuesday, Judge partook in a fumble drill, diving into the mud while his players chanted his name. That was a sign of respect, and Judge showing that he can also enjoy the discipline he is enforcing on his team is a great sign.

The Giants’ players have presented a sign of approval, running laps on their own accord to put their faith behind Judge. Seeing players take accountability into their own hands as a positive sign. Maturity and growth are too influential factors, especially with so much youth on the team.

Giants’ tight end Evan Engram stated that players have bought into his system. While the former Patriots’ special teams coordinator has yet to win an NFL game, he has already changed the culture and mentality within the organization. Former HC Pat Shurmur had a leisure feeling about him and the way he operated on a daily basis. Judge brings a no-nonsense approach, and his opening remarks in his first press conference attest to that.