coaching changes

Is Brian Daboll the Right Man for the Giants’ Head Coach Role?

17/11/2024 Raymond 0

As the New York Giants enter their bye week with a 2-8 record, it’s clear their season is all but over. With little to show for it in terms of wins or moral victories, the team is in need of a change. A quarterback switch, potentially replacing Daniel Jones with Drew Lock, seems likely, though it may be a move driven by desperation from head coach Brian Daboll. Despite Daboll’s efforts to put the team in positions to succeed, Jones’ repeated failures to execute have sunk the offense’s chances. After a series of disappointing performances and inexcusable losses, Daboll’s job security is now under greater scrutiny than it was a year ago.

While there are questions about Daboll’s future, his standing with ownership remains strong. Giants’ owner John Mara has emphasized the importance of continuity and rebuilding for the long term, a vision that was briefly derailed by last season’s unexpected playoff run. Yet, as Daboll faces mounting pressure, the true test of his tenure may lie in how he navigates the second half of the season, and whether he can turn things around or find answers through drastic changes.

2024 Opponent Preview: New York Giants, Week 12

17/06/2024 Raymond 0

Following a 2022 playoff campaign, the Giants faltered in 2023 but will see QB Daniel Jones return from injury and have strengthened their edge rush, offensive line, and receiving corps. With 12 weeks until the first airing of Monday Night Football in 2024, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have already started their regular season. As those dates approach, we examine each team the Buccaneers will face, focusing today on the Giants, whom Tampa Bay will play after their Week 11 bye.

In 2023, the Giants regressed to a 6-11 record, tying for the sixth worst in the NFL. Their season began poorly, highlighted by a 40-0 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week One. The Giants’ struggles continued with a 1-5 start, punctuated by multiple significant losses. Despite some wins, including a game led by backup QB Tyrod Taylor, the Giants’ season was marred by injuries, including a torn ACL for Daniel Jones.

The Giants made significant moves in the offseason, securing the sixth pick in the 2024 draft and adding notable players like LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers and Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Burns. They also revamped their offensive line, signing former Packers guard Jon Runyan and former Raiders tackle Jermaine Eluemunor. Running back Devin Singletary joined the Giants, replacing Saquon Barkley, who signed with the Eagles. Additionally, the Giants fortified their defense with former Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and several rookies, including Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin.

Significant departures included Barkley and safety Xavier McKinney, who joined the Eagles and Packers, respectively. Tyrod Taylor moved to the Jets, while other players found new homes across the league. The Giants also saw coaching changes, bringing in Shane Bowen as the new defensive coordinator and promoting Mike Kafka to assistant head coach.

Key questions for the Giants include whether Daniel Jones can solidify his role as the long-term franchise quarterback and how the defense will perform with new additions and a new coordinator. Jones, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract, faces a crucial season to prove his worth. The defense, bolstered by Burns and other key players, aims to improve significantly under Bowen’s direction, moving away from the blitz-heavy schemes of former coordinator Wink Martindale.