Four weeks ago, who would have imagined the Giants in the playoffs let alone the NFC Championship game. However, is there anybody out there today that doesn't think they can win it all?

There are many reasons why the Giants are playing so well. Eli Manning, Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks and Jason Pierre-Paul. But there are some under-the-radar people who also need to be acknowledged.

Tom Quinn, special teams coach. He should have been fired last year. The Giants had no return game and couldn't cover a kick or punt to save their lives. This year, the Giants have completely turned their special teams around and Quinn needs to be acknowledged.

David Diehl: Moved from left tackle to left guard this year so Will Beatty could start at left tackle. When Beatty went down, Diehl moved back to tackle and does an outstanding job.

Kevin Boothe: Filled in admirably for David Baas when he went down and moved over to left guard when Beatty went down. Has done an excellent job.

Chris Canty: Does all the dirty work in the middle and has had his best season as a Giant.

Michael Boley: Had an outstanding, definitely his best as a Giant. Emerging as a playmaking star.

Mathias Kiwanuka: A man without a position or a man who can play two positions? Learning the LB position and is getting better by the week.

Chase Blackburn: Re-signed late in the season after a rash of linebacker injuries and has started since. Has played exceptionally well and has also been dominant on special teams.

Lawrence Tynes: Not having a stellar season kicking field goals, but has been a huge beneficiary of the kickoff moving up five yards. Has been getting the ball deep on kickoffs most of the season.

Steve Weatherford: A huge upgrade over the jobless Matt Dodge. Had a fantastic year. Gets good hang time and pins the ball deep a la Jeff Feagles.

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-- BRAD BERKOWITZ
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