Overview
- ESPN reports the initial interview list includes ex-head coaches Mike McCarthy, Antonio Pierce, Vance Joseph and interim Mike Kafka, plus defensive coordinators Jeff Hafley, Lou Anarumo, Chris Shula and Jesse Minter.
- General manager Joe Schoen compiled the slate and submitted it to ownership, and multiple reports indicate he is expected to remain in his role as he leads the process.
- Several outlets note the Giants’ preference trends toward a defensive-minded, CEO-type leader, with Anarumo standing out for prior ties to the franchise and New York area.
- Kafka will receive an interview as the internal candidate, though reporting widely characterizes him as an underdog for the permanent job.
- NFL hiring rules will shape timing, limiting when coaches on playoff teams can interview, and owners John Mara and Steve Tisch will make the final decision; potential moves around the league, such as the Browns’ pending call on Kevin Stefanski, could affect the candidate pool.