His passing threat was what the Giants needed to make Owen's offense work, and Filchock led the team from a 3-6-1 record in 1945 to 7-3-1 and first place in the Eastern Conference in 1946.
Filchock's intimidating warning was instrumental in making Owen's offense successful, and he transformed the Giants' team from a mediocre 3-6-1 record in 1945 to a strong 7-3-1 record and first-place finish in the Eastern Conference in 1946.