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Once again, tough defense will be key for Giants

Quick ReadIf the Giants are going to get back the Super Bowl, the defense will once again be the key, says Bob Glauber.

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw jumps

Photo credit: AP Photo/Bill Kostroun | New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw jumps over Washington Redskins safety Reed Doughty to avoid the tackle during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Bob Glauber

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The storyline dominating the Giants' preseason was whether they had the receivers to carry on with life after Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer. But this season will not be all about what happens without the two longtime receivers.

It will be about what it always is about around here.

"Same way it was during our Super Bowl year," defensive end Justin Tuck said. "How does that saying go?...

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