1.   Giants players and coaches insisted they would continue to be motivated, even though their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs are small.

2.   Giants players Wednesday were preparing to face Reeves in other ways, acknowledging that their former coach has turned around the once hapless Falcons.

3.   Giants defensive players are getting tired of the musical quarterbacks.

4.   Giants players even are complaining about being overshadowed in Tampa by the tough-talking Ravens.

5.   Giants players said they knew the Jets might do some of these things against them and planned to try to stay cool.

6.   Giants players were again confused before this season started when Reeves benched Carlton Bailey in favor of Corey Widmer.

7.   Giants defensive players and his coaches said Wednesday that Buckley may have forced his way past Miller into the starting lineup this season anyway.

8.   Giants players had to suppress their glee when they got wind of the offensive game plan.

9.   Giants players were more reserved, saying younger players needed this game more than older ones to help build confidence.

10.   Giants players who insisted on anonymity said that both offensive and defensive linemen were using the gel.