<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=22NNrZ_0w4r8nnv00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=22NNrZ_0w4r8nnv00" width="1000" height="580" ></figure>This past offseason, there was a lot of chatter in the NFL community about the future of New York Giants’ third-year head coach Brian Daboll. Some floated the idea that the New York Giants should consider letting Daboll go, an idea that never made sense to me. If owner John Mara were to make that move, either now or later this season, I believe it would be a big mistake and ultimately set the team back. But before explaining why, let’s recap Daboll’s tenure so far in New York.Year one of the Daboll era was a success. Daboll inherited a struggling team that had gone 4-13 the previous season. In his first year, the Giants made the playoffs, even winning a playoff game by defeating a strong Minnesota Vikings team on the road. Daboll’s performance earned him the Coach of the Year award. Everything looked great—until it didn’t. Last season, the Giants struggled, finishing 6-11, three games worse than the previous year. Giants fans, who had high hopes after a promising Year One, were left disappointed by a brutal Year Two.However, there was a silver lining. The Giants’ disappointing season led to them securing the sixth pick in a highly talented 2024 NFL Draft class. In desperate need of a weapon for the offense, they selected Malik Nabers, who now looks like a superstar. But fans want the offseason hype and success through the draft and free agency to translate into wins. So far, it’s been one step forward, two steps back for this Giants team.They’re currently 2-3 and sitting in last place in their division. So you might be wondering: Why should they keep Daboll? Well, I don’t believe that the poor results should be attributed to the head coach. There’s no doubt that the team needs to perform better, and as the head coach, Daboll has ultimate responsibility for that. However, aside from their season opener, this Giants team has been scrappy and competitive in nearly every game this year. The players seem to have rallied behind Daboll and enjoy playing for him. Also, he’s a talented offensive play-caller. Since Daboll resumed calling plays in September, the Giants’ offense has looked much better. While that improvement could be due to a better offensive line and the arrival of Nabers, Daboll’s influence cannot be overlooked.The Giants will soon need to decide whether to keep or move on from Daniel Jones, but it’s worth noting that Jones’s best seasons have come under Daboll. We’ve also seen Josh Allen thrive under Daboll’s tutelage when he was the offensive coordinator in Buffalo. If the Giants can upgrade at quarterback or wide receiver, giving Daboll more talent to work with, we could see even more of what he’s capable of.Daboll should remain at the helm for at least another year. He calls good games, manages a solid offense, and has achieved this with a middling quarterback. General manager Joe Schoen worked closely with Daboll in building the roster, and Schoen nailed this draft with wide receiver Nabers in the first round, safety Tyler Nubin in the second, cornerback Andru Phillips in the third, and running back Tyrone Tracy in the fifth round – all of them are having an immediate impact. If the Giants continue to have drafts like this, and if Schoen brings in the right players while Daboll utilizes them effectively, I believe the Giants will return to the playoffs.Although letting Saquon Barkley go to Philadelphia and drafting Evan Neal were mistakes, I still believe Daboll and Schoen can form a good, effective duo to lead the Giants. We saw proof of this when Daboll led the Giants to a win over Seattle on the road – without Nabers – by calling a great game. In fact, Daboll has shown consistently that he can call games well. Beyond the X’s and O’s, I believe Daboll is good in the locker room and can motivate his players to perform at their best. If the Giants continue to improve their offense and add more firepower, I believe we will see just how good Daboll can be. To have a career record of 18-21 with the weak rosters he’s had is impressive to me. Progress must come soon, but I genuinely believe the Giants should hang onto Daboll, or they will regret losing such a strong leader and culture-setter.</div></body>

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The New York Giants Need Brian Daboll to be Contenders

This past offseason, there was a lot of chatter in the NFL community about the future of New York Giants’ third-year head coach Brian Daboll. Some floated the idea that the New York Giants should consider letting Daboll go, an idea that never made sense to me. If owner John Mara were to make that move, either now or later this season, I believe it would be a big mistake and ultimately set the team back. But before explaining why, let’s recap Daboll’s tenure so far in New York.