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Giants coach Coughlin backs Sheridan (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin has given rookie defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan a vote of confidence. Hours after the defense gave another pitiful performance in a 45-38 loss to the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles, Coughlin on Monday said he had no intention of replacing Sheridan. Sheridan was elevated from linebackers coach after Steve Spagnuolo was hired as coach of the St.