Giants stars focus on football amid Tisch-Epstein ties; Veteran agent gives his opinion on possible handling
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SAN FRANCISCO – The New York Giants organization found itself in uncharted territory late last week when co-owner Steve Tisch was found in damning evidence in the recently released Epstein files.
Some of the emails exchanged between Epstein and Tisch appeared to show the two talking about women, in one case quite explicitly.
It’s a noise that no one on the Giants wants, and it’s a noise that Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo are ignoring.
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Steve Tisch takes the stage after the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLVI. (Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
“Just don’t watch it,” Skattebo told News Digital on the radio before Super Bowl LX.
“The only thing that matters is the ball,” Dart added. “That’s the only way to do it.”
Longtime agent Leigh Steinberg also discussed the NFL’s possible handling of the situation in a meeting with News Digital.
“I think it’s a question of how the NFL applies its standards. Just because you’re named in those revelations doesn’t mean you’re actually guilty of anything,” Steinberg said. “So I think there will have to be a standard of proof that he was involved in activities that damaged the reputation of the NFL.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch during warmups prior to the National Football League game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants on October 28, 2018 at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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“But it’s a little sad, because the Giants just took a big step forward with the hiring of John Harbaugh. And I think he’s the kind of culture changer that will ultimately benefit them.”
“You have the release of all those documents, and then the question is: What really is the action and the substance behind them? So, they’re going to have to evaluate that and make a difference,” Steinberg continued. “He has the presumption of innocence.”
Tisch issued a statement shortly after the revelation.
“We had a brief association in which we exchanged emails about grown women and also talked about movies, philanthropy and investments. I did not accept any of his invitations and never went to his island. As we all know now, he was a terrible person and someone I deeply regret associating with,” Tisch said.
The Justice Department released a trove of Epstein documents on Dec. 19 following President Trump’s signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November. (Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will “absolutely…look at all the facts.”
“We’re going to try to understand that and see how it fits into policy. I think we’re going step by step. Let’s get to the facts first.”
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