Why did the Giants make Jordan the highest-paid punter in the NFL?
This episode is a press conference with New York Giants Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Chris Horton. The session focuses on the team's special teams personnel and philosophy under the new coaching regime. Horton begins by addressing the value of punter Jordan, who was recently made the highest-paid punter in the league. He justifies this based on Jordan's consistent performance over the last four years, his leg strength for flipping field position, his ability to pin opponents deep, and his skill as a holder. Reporters then ask about new head coach John Harbaugh's first team meeting, with Horton noting Harbaugh's authenticity and excitement, and the high standard he sets. Horton discusses his own relationship with Harbaugh, developed from their time together in Baltimore, emphasizing shared vision and the trust to implement his system. Another line of questioning covers kicker Jason Sanders, who missed the entire previous season; Horton explains the evaluation was based on tape from the year before and that Sanders is now physically ready. Horton also recounts his brief stint as a player with the 2012 Giants, describing the environment post-Super Bowl win and his current excitement to return as a coach. He concludes by reflecting on lessons learned from Harbaugh about relentless coaching and belief in one's teaching to develop players in the special teams phase.
