EAST RUTHERFORD -- As adversity mounts, the Giants are circling the wagons.

The Giants (2-2) have lost two straight and have a challenging matchup at Green Bay looming on Sunday night. Compounding matters is the unrelenting attention on wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s psyche.

So, how is first-year coach Ben McAdoo dealing with the first rough patch of his career?

"I think (Wednesday) was our best meeting as a team," guard Justin Pugh said. "(McAdoo) came in and just said, 'This is us in this room. No one outside is going to help. No one is coming to rescue us. This 53 (-man roster) is how we're going to win games and these coaches. So we've got to go out there and stick together.'"

Pugh said the message was well received. It's obvious the Giants are banding together. Players have resorted to the tried-and-true method of blaming the media for the scrutiny of Beckham, who has had some sort of emotional outburst in three of his last six games.

McAdoo had Beckham's back on Wednesday, stating that "one thing I would hate to see him lose is that drive and passion."

The Giants' issues are obviously much bigger than Beckham. The offense ranks sixth in yardage, but 27th in scoring. The team ranks 30th in turnover differential. Aside from an inexplicable lack of takeaways, the defense has been solid but is dealing with numerous injuries in the secondary.

Pugh said the Giants aren't discouraged by their recent issues. McAdoo's speech provided additional motivation.

"I was getting goose bumps a little bit," Pugh said. "I feel good about this. I feel like this is the most talented team we've had. I feel like we've very, very close as an offensive unit. I think we're going to keep doing some good things. I feel good about where we're going. Everyone is still upbeat. We've been in way worse holes than this -- 2-2, we've got a tough schedule coming up so everyone has to lock in and get ready to go."

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