Andre Patterson respects Carl Banks’ opinion .

He just vehemently disagrees with it.

The Giants’ defensive line coach jumped to Dexter Lawrence’s defense Friday, as the saga started by Banks’ pointed criticism that “nobody respects” Lawrence anymore was reignited.

Lawrence, who had nine sacks in 12 games and made a third straight Pro Bowl last season, has a half-sack in eight games this season.

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“I get people look at the numbers and say he is not playing to the numbers he had last year. That part of it is true,” Patterson said. “That does not mean he is not playing well. I don’t know if people understand it. I watch the film ov

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