Wink Martindale, the former defensive coordinator for the New York Giants, has openly criticized his former team following their poor 2-7 start this season. Martindale, now with the Michigan Wolverines, expressed satisfaction with his current role, stating it was better than being part of a struggling NFL team. His comments come in the wake of a contentious exit from the Giants, marked by disagreements with head coach Brian Daboll, notably over the firing of Martindale's assistant coaches. Since leaving, Martindale has highlighted the contrast in environments, enjoying his collegiate coaching role despite Michigan's own challenges. The Giants, under new defensive leadership, continue to grapple with performance issues, unable to replicate past successes. Martindale's departure has been framed as a 'mutually agreed' decision, though tensions during his tenure suggest otherwise.