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.