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MUNICH — There are always different and unexpected questions when an NFL team arrives in a foreign country to play a game far, far away from home.There were members of the media from all over Europe this past Friday, all with different accents, interests, agendas and levels of expertise on pass rushes and crossing routes.The Giants were still a bit bleary-eyed as they touched down in the Bavarian capital, and after a shake-it-off practice on a chilly late afternoon, several players were hit with a variety of questions coming from this angle and that angle.

One query was fascinating for its simplicity and innocence: For international fans who do not have loyalty to any NFL team, why should they choose to give their allegiance to the New York Giants?Daniel Jones leaned into the history of the franchise.“I think there’s great tradition, there’s great history in this organization,” Jones said.“The Giants have been around for a 100 years and had a lot of success throughout their history.

Done things the right way.The Mara and Tisch families are known for doing things the right way and how they operate.

I think it’s a cool tradition to be a part of.”Malik Nabers, a rookie at the midpoint of his first season, tried to anticipate giving those fence-sitting fans something special to see.“I would say, ‘Get on board,’ we’ll try to light it up this Sunday,’’ Nabers said.There was a false start when a slightly nervous media member said “Jets’’ when he meant to say “Giants’’ in asking Dexter Lawrence to be a salesman for his team.Lawrence grimaced then feigned dismay before the questioner quickly corrected himself.“I accept your apology,’’ Lawrence said, smiling.

“I mean, the tradition is wild here.We celebrate 100 years this year, and it’s blue collar, hard-working guys.

Watch our play, we play hard, we play physical, and that’s a team you want to cheer for.’’Brian Burns, nine games into a Giants career that has not go...