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Giants Fire Brian Daboll, Name Mike Kafka Interim as Coaching Search Accelerates

GM Joe Schoen is running the search with an emphasis on Jaxson Dart’s development.

Overview

  • Ownership dismissed Daboll after a 2-8 start and a late collapse in Chicago, ending his Giants tenure at 20-40-1, and elevated offensive coordinator Mike Kafka to interim head coach.
  • The team confirmed Joe Schoen will remain as general manager and lead the process to hire a permanent successor.
  • Bookmakers list Mike McCarthy as an early favorite, while reports and odds also highlight Steve Spagnuolo, Klint Kubiak, Lou Anarumo and Kafka among others.
  • Commentary is surfacing additional possibilities, including Kevin Stefanski if he becomes available, with more speculative names such as Jon Gruden noted as unlikely given past controversies.
  • Reports describe the opening as appealing thanks to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and a young core that includes Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, Brian Burns and Dexter Lawrence.