After another loss on Thanksgiving, Tom Coughlin requested a secret meeting with a group of highly trained problem solvers. You might know each by the names Hannibal, Face, Murdock and BA Barracus. Yes, I am talking about the 80’s sitcom cast of the A-team; a group that needs no introduction. The following is an excerpt from that closed door conversation. And remember, if you can find them maybe you can hire the A-Team.

Coughlin: Ok guys, we need some help and I am all ears.

BA: Cover the front and I’ll break down the back entrance with the van.

Coughlin: Umm…I am talking about football. Is that a metaphor for Jacobs? Is he the van? Like Jerome Bettis was the “Bus.”

BA: That’s not what I said.

Hannibal: First thing’s first. We’ll be happy to help but let’s talk about payment.

Coughlin: I’m listening.

Face: How about an introduction with a cheerleader? Or two?

Coughlin: I don’t know if that is something I can do, Face.

Hannibal: Face, I’ll handle this. Each of us requires a PSL for the new Giants Stadium.

Coughlin: What?! I am not made of money! Do you know how much those things cost?

BA: Do what the man says, Coach.

Coughlin: Ok, ok…I can’t promise anything but I will see what I can do. I really need some help.

Murdock: Peanut Butter and palm trees

Coughlin: What?

Murdock: Peanut Butter and palm trees

Coughlin: I have no idea what you are talking about.

Hannibal: Let me explain, Tom. Can I call you, Tom? You’ve reached a turning point in the season. After a stellar first five weeks it appears your team isn’t playing up to their potential. Consistency and tenacity are lacking. How do you turn things around?

Coughlin: That’s why I am talking to you guys. What about play calling? Are we making the best use of our talent?

Murdock: Statue of Liberty, friend.

Coughlin: I don’t know if that play will work.

Murdock: No, no. I always wanted to see the Statue of Liberty.

Face: Take the ferry, Murdock. We are getting off track here…

BA: I can open up the holes for Jacobs.

Coughlin: You want to play fullback?

BA: Nope. Just get me close. I will blast those fools with munitions

Hannibal: This isn’t “The Last Boy Scout,” BA.

Face: But Damon Wayans was a good quarterback in that movie. Is he available? You just need to get him off the pain killer habit.

Coughlin: Wait as second. So the plan is to let BA blow things up and hire Damon Wayans, who played a quarterback in a movie, to actually play quarterback?

Hannibal: Yes. I love it when a plan comes together.

Face: And see if you can swing the cheerleader thing.