Overview
- New York dismissed Brian Daboll after a 2–8 start marked by repeated late-game collapses; his Giants tenure ended at 20-40-1 with an NFL-record 11 straight road losses reported.
- Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was named interim head coach as ownership retained Schoen to direct the hiring process and declined immediate media availability, with the opening viewed as attractive given Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers and Brian Burns.
- ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky highlighted Browns coach Kevin Stefanski as a top target if he becomes available, a talking point gaining traction as Cleveland sits 2-7 this season.
- Reported candidate lists also include Steve Spagnuolo, Lou Anarumo, Antonio Pierce, Jesse Minter, Lane Kiffin, Klint Kubiak and Mike McCarthy, reflecting early-stage speculation across outlets.
- ESPN analysts Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark questioned the decision to keep Schoen while firing Daboll, pointing to broader concerns about organizational accountability.