The names of the legends who built the tradition of New York Giants defense are there for these current players to see overhead on the locker room wall.

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The names serve as a reminder of what has long been the franchise’s identity, a virtual siren call to all those who have followed and have failed more often than not to uphold the proud tradition.

“There’s a standard you play with, there’s a standard that’s bestowed upon you by being a Giant, right?” Kayvon Thibodeaux told The Post. “It’s a heavy crown to wear. But I know we’re all grateful to wear it.”

It is time for them, in Denver on Sunday, to wear it the way it was meant to be worn.