EAST RUTHERFORD -- The Meadowlands have been on fire at multiple junctures of this still-young, but nonetheless trying Giants season so far.

But first-year head coach Ben McAdoo says he took his job expecting it to be that way.

"You knew going in, there were going to be three dumpster fires every day. You deal with them as they come," McAdoo said Wednesday after his team's first full practice of the week.

"A lot of things cross your desk that you don't want to deal with, but it's part of the job. You handle it, and you move on. You stay consistent, you stay in the moment, and you keep everyone's best interests in mind."

That being said, it's hard to believe McAdoo expected to have fires raging as much as some of the ones he has had to handle. Since McAdoo was hired in January, he has dealt with defensive tackle Jay Bromley being accused of sexual assault (Bromley was quickly cleared of any wrongdoing by the NYPD) and the Josh Brown domestic violence scandal (which had multiple flare-ups).

McAdoo also had the debate around his team in regards to a potential protest during the national anthem, left tackle Ereck Flowers' postgame altercation with a reporter, and the entire Odell Beckham Jr. emotions saga. And those are the big issues that have gone public; there are likely other obstacles the rookie coach has had to tackle behind the scenes.

McAdoo opened up about his experiences when asked a question by a Philadelphia-area reporter, visiting the team facility in advance of Sunday's critical NFC East showdown between the Giants (4-3) and Eagles (4-3) at MetLife Stadium.

The reporter asked McAdoo if any unexpected issues have popped up since he became a head coach, referencing the fact Eagles coach Doug Pederson, also a new coach, is facing his own very public problems in Philly at the moment.

"Been about a handful of things," McAdoo replied.

Like?

"You haven't been paying attention," McAdoo shot back with a slight grin, referencing the litany of stories mentioned above.

"There have been some things that have been challenging," he continued. "But again, you put the blinders on, you go to work, you support the locker room, and you hold each other accountable."

The jury is out for many on McAdoo in terms of his on-field performance. His play calling has been criticized, as have the Giants' offensive struggles in the first half of the season. But he has managed to keep his team afloat and in the playoff race despite the myriad off-the-field conflicts it has dealt with.

If you know they are coming, is there any way to prepare for the dumpster fires?

"You be the same guy you always are," McAdoo said. "You be consistent."

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