Overview
- ESPN reports the Giants’ first interview targets include Mike McCarthy, Jeff Hafley, Lou Anarumo, Antonio Pierce and Chris Shula, reflecting a defensive-leaning slate.
- Interim head coach Mike Kafka will receive an interview after completing his seven-game audition.
- Multiple reports indicate Joe Schoen is expected to remain as general manager and is steering the search.
- Per NFL rules, formal interviews with coaches employed by other teams will begin after Week 18 concludes.
- A key criterion is each candidate’s plan for Jaxson Dart’s development, and Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman publicly said he is staying at the school and is not a candidate.