 The Giants appeared to have a bright future coming off their 1986 championship season as they were one of the younger teams in the league . They struggled the next season however , falling to 6 – 9 in the strike @-@ shortened 1987 season . Taylor caused strife in the locker room when he broke the picket line after early struggles by the team . He explained his decision by saying " The Giants are losing . And I 'm losing $ 60 @,@ 000 a week . " He finished the season as the team leader in sacks with 12 in 12 games played , but missed a game due to a hamstring injury , ending his consecutive games played streak at 106 . 
