Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux ‘going for Michael Strahan’s record’ in 2024, embraces ‘opportunity’

New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux has a lofty goal for the 2024 season. Well, really for every season. He wants to become the NFL’s all-time single-season sack leader, taking down the mark held by a former Giants legend. 

“We’re just going to start this off, if you were wondering, I’m going for the record — so don’t ask,” Thibodeaux said, perhaps jokingly, via NJ.com. “Every year I’m here, I’m going for Michael Strahan’s record.”

Thibodeaux elaborated on the goal, noting that he will have a chance to rush the passer more often in 2024 than Strahan did when he set the record all the way back in 2001. 

“Now being here, it’s like he [Strahan] didn’t have as many rush opportunities as I’m going to have,” Thibodeaux said. “The game wasn’t as much passes as it was before. I have an opportunity that people would wish they could be in. It’s only right if I give the people what they want. I honor myself by putting everything on the line, trying to be the best.”

Joking or serious, Thibodeaux has a long way to go to catch Strahan — even in a league where passing is…


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Author : Jared Dubin

Publish date : 2024-05-27 14:19:09

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