Overview
- Sports Illustrated’s Connor Orr identifies Jeff Hafley as the heavy favorite for the New York Giants’ head-coaching job and notes his 2024 interview for the Jets’ position.
- Hafley’s Packers defenses rank among the NFL’s best, including No. 5 in total defense and No. 6 in scoring this season after top-10 finishes across major categories last year.
- Hafley previously served as Boston College’s head coach, guiding the program to three bowl appearances, including a 2023 Fenway Bowl win.
- His Montvale, New Jersey roots and Boston College connections to the Mara family are cited as factors that could strengthen his candidacy.
- Coverage points to the Giants’ bottom-tier defensive performance this season and mentions an owner’s recommendation relayed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter as added context for Hafley’s momentum.