New York Giants' Daboll and Martindale Part Ways in Public Split
Search for New Defensive Coordinator Begins as Martindale Forgoes Remaining Contract
- New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale have ended their partnership in a public and acrimonious split.
- Martindale was fired after a disappointing 6-11 season, with the final straw being Daboll's dismissal of Martindale's two most trusted assistants.
- Despite a promising start to their relationship, differences in coaching style and temperament led to increasing tension between the two.
- The Giants are now looking for a new defensive coordinator, with several potential candidates being considered.
- Martindale is now free to seek employment from any team, having agreed to forgo the $3 million remaining on his contract with the Giants.