Overview
- General manager Joe Schoen is leading the in-season search after Brian Daboll’s firing, with Mike Kafka serving as interim head coach.
- Jay Glazer, relaying a conversation with Schoen, reports the team will avoid college hires and keep a limited pool focused on either a quarterback developer or a culture-setting leader.
- Glazer’s early list includes Mike McCarthy, Matt Nagy, Arthur Smith, Steve Spagnuolo, Lou Anarumo and Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula.
- SNY’s reporting describes a broader hunt that could include college coaches and prioritizes an experienced, CEO-style presence.
- Bill Belichick publicly said he will not pursue NFL openings, and ESPN reporting indicates Chris Mara and Tim McDonnell are expected to have larger roles in the process.