Overview
- Owners John Mara and Steve Tisch dismissed Daboll after a 2-8 start, ending his Giants tenure at 20-40-1 and snapping any remaining patience following the Week 10 loss to the Bears.
- Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka takes over on an interim basis with an audition over the stretch run, while the team says further comment from ownership or Schoen will wait.
- Early candidate lists feature Steve Spagnuolo, Lou Anarumo, Antonio Pierce, Klint Kubiak and Lane Kiffin, with betting markets installing Mike McCarthy as the initial favorite.
- The hire is framed around building with Dart and a young core that includes Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo, with both playmakers working back from significant injuries per reports.
- Reactions rolled in as several players reportedly anticipated the move, Daniel Jones expressed sympathy for Daboll, and ex-center Jon Feliciano blasted the decision and front-office roster moves.