It was not the most pleasant of questions, but given the circumstances, it was not inappropriate.

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Graham Gano is the oldest player on the Giants roster, and at 38, he is coming off an injury-ravaged season. Actually, he is coming off two injury-shortened seasons.

So, it is not unfair to ask him to state his case. Why should the Giants and their fans feel confident Gano can once again be what he once was and be relied upon to be durable, dependable and capable of drilling long-distance field goals?

Gano’s countenance one day during training camp revealed he understood the doubt, but did not appreciate being doubted.

New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano #9, during practice.
Graham Gano has retained the Giants’ No. 1 kicker spot going into 2025 after two injury-plagued seasons. Charles Wenzelberg/NY Post
Jude McAtamney #99 of the New York Giants kicks a field goal during the second half of a NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants.
Jude McAtamney (99) took over kicking duties for the Giants’ final two preseason games, but he was released on Tuesday. Getty Images
Graham Gano #9 of the New York Giants misses a field goal during a game against the New Orleans Saints.
Graham Gano attempts a field goal during a late-season Giants-Saints game in 2024. Charles Wenzelberg/NY Post
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reacts during a preseason game against the Giants.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reacts on the sideline during a preseason game against the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Aug. 21, 2025. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll shakes hands with linebacker Abdul Carter (51) during practice.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll seems to be having a ball at practice with rookie linebacker Abdul Carter. Noah K. Murray for the NY Post

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