There is no doubt hiring Antonio Pierce would enliven a fan base that could use some enlivening, but the Giants’ defensive coordinator job is not vacant.

Antonio Pierce was the backbone of the Giants defense between 2005-09. Getty Images “He’s one of those guys that people follow and they cling to, because he’s got some swagger to him ...

The Las Vegas Raiders fired former head coach Antonio Pierce after going 4-13 this season. Pierce could already have a landing spot waiting on him.