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FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2012, file photo, New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates with Osi Umenyiora (72) after sacking New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Coughlin knows the Giants can't afford another 9-7 regular season if they want to become the ninth team _ the Steelers did it twice _ to win consecutive titles. The Giants are scheduled to begin their season on Sept. 5 at home against the Dallas Cowboys. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)