Giants Head Coaching Rumors

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Tom Pelissero reports that the Giants and OC Ben McAdoo are working towards a deal to make him their next head coach.

Mike Garafolo confirms the news and adds that there are “strong rumblings” about McAdoo to the Giants right now.

According to Garafolo, former Dolphins HC Joe Philbin could be in line for a role with the Giants as well.

• Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the word has spread how much the Giants like former Falcons HC Mike Smith and Doug Marrone as candidates for their head-coaching vacancy.
• Tom Rock mentions that, barring an 11th-hour candidate entering the picture, the Giants’ options consist of  HC Doug Marrone, DC Steve Spagnuolo and OC Ben McAdoo, Mike Smith and Lions DC Teryl Austin up to this point.
• According to Mike Garafolo, don’t underestimate Smith’s chances of getting the Giants’ job.

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Mark Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Bengals OC Hue Jackson finished his second interview with the Browns without receiving an offer from the team.

Jackson is now scheduled to interview with the Giants for their head-coaching vacancy on Wednesday.

Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said that they plan to have a coach by end of the week, per Jordan Raanan.

The Giants have also interviewed Jaguars assistant HC Doug Marrone, DC Steve Spagnuolo and OC Ben McAdoo, Mike Smith and Lions DC Teryl Austin up to this point.

The Giants are also reportedly considering the idea of bringing in Panthers DC Sean McDermott for an interview in the coming days.

Other speculative candidates for the Giants’ job include: Patriots OC Josh McDaniels, Stanford HC David Shaw, and Notre Dame HC Brian Kelly.

We will provide more information regarding the Giants’ search for a head coach as the news is available.

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Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Bengals OC Hue Jackson does plan to meet with the Giants, who formally requested an interview with him on Monday.

According to Rapoport, the parties are working on finalizing a time for the interview, which could take place at the NFL meetings in Houston this week.

• The New York Giants announced that they’ve completed their interview with former Falcons HC Mike Smith on Monday.
• Ralph Vacchiano reports that OC Ben McAdoo and Jaguars assistant HC Doug Marrone have emerged as the “early favorites” for the Giants’ head-coaching job.
• According to Vacchiano’s sources, DC Steve Spagnuolo and Lions DC Teryl Austin, who have both interviewed for the job, are unlikely to get serious consideration for the job.

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Jason Cole of B/R reports that the Giants are expected to request an interview with Bengals OC Hue Jackson next week.

• According to Cole, Jackson is still interested in the 49ers and Browns’ head-coaching positions, but he has been advised to wait to talk with the Giants regarding their vacancy.
• Cole adds that the Giants could have Jackson as their “top target” right now, which leaves him in a favorable position, given the level of interest from teams around the league.
• This means that the Browns and 49ers will have to wait to see what happens with Jackson in the coming days.
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Giants have scheduled an interview with former Falcons HC Mike Smith on Monday for their head-coaching job vacancy.
• Schefter mentions that Smith “highly impressed” Dolphins with his head-coaching interview, even though they elected to hire Adam Gase instead.

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The Giants announced that they’ve completed their interview with Jaguars assistant HC Doug Marrone on Saturday.

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The New York Giants announced that they interviewed Bears OC Adam Gase for the head-coaching job on Friday.

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• The New York Giants announced on Thursday that they’ve completed an interview with Lions DC Teryl Austin regarding their head-coaching vacancy.
• Giants also confirmed that they have interviewed internal candidates DC Steve Spagnuolo and OC Ben McAdoo.
• Peter Schrager of FOX Sports reports that the Giants will interview Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase on Friday.
• According to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, the Giants will interview Panthers DC Sean McDermott and Jaguars assistant HC Doug Marrone for their head-coaching vacancy.

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The New York Giants announced that they’ve completed interviews with internal candidates DC Steve Spagnuolo and OC Ben McAdoo regarding their head-coaching vacancy on Thursday.

• Josina Anderson reports that the Giants will interview Lions DC Teryl Austin.
• Albert Breer reports that DC Steve Spagnuolo’s interview will take place on Thursday.
• Peter Schrager of FOX Sports reports that the Giants will interview Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase on Friday.

The Giants are also interviewing Panthers DC Sean McDermott and Jaguars assistant HC Doug Marrone.

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Ralph Vacchiano reports that the Giants are believed to be considering Bengals OC Hue Jackson for their head-coaching vacancy. Although, New York has yet to request permission to interview him as of Tuesday night.

• Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports that the Giants are expected to interview Panthers DC Sean McDermott for their head-coaching vacancy.
• According to Shwartz, the Giants hope to interview Jaguars assistant HC Doug Marrone and Bears OC Adam Gase.
• Jordan Raanan of The Star-Ledger reports that the Giants interviewed current OC Ben McAdoo on Tuesday and will interview DC Steve Spagnuolo this week.

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According to Paul Schwartz, the Giants hope to interview Jaguars assistant HC Doug Marrone for their head-coaching vacancy.

Schwartz goes on to say that New York would like to bring in Marrone and Bears OC Adam Gase once they are finished interviewing current OC Ben McAdoo and DC Steve Spagnuolo.

• Jordan Raanan reports that the Giants interviewed McAdoo on Tuesday.
• Spagnuolo is expected to be interviewed for the vacancy at some point this week.

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Jordan Raanan of The Star-Ledger reports that the Giants interviewed OC Ben McAdoo for their head-coaching vancancy on Tuesday.

• According to Ian Rapoport, the Giants were expected to interview McAdoo and DC Steve Spagnuolo for the head-coaching role.
• The Giants have also requested permission to interview Bears OC Adam Gase, per Rapoport.

Raanan adds that Spagnuolo will interview for the position later on this week.

Other speculative candidates for the Giants’ job include: Saints HC Sean Payton, Patriots OC Josh McDaniels, Stanford HC David Shaw, and Notre Dame HC Brian Kelly.

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Ian Rapoport reports that the Giants will interview OC Ben McAdoo and DC Steve Spagnuolo for team’s head-coaching vacancy.

• Beyond that, the Giants have requested permission to interview Bears OC Adam Gase for the position, according to Rapoport.

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Jason La Canfora reports that the Giants are fully expected to include OC Ben McAdoo and DC Steve Spagnuolo in the search for their next head coach.

• La Canfora mentions that McAdoo could generate interest outside of the organization in the coming weeks.

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Now that the Giants have officially moved on from long-time head coach Tom Coughlin, speculation is already beginning to surface regarding potential candidates for the position.

• Ian Rapoport reports that Saints HC Sean Payton is monitoring the Giants’ situation “very closely.”
• Albert Breer expects Payton to have his eyes on the Giants’ job, assuming he leaves New Orleans. However, Breer wonders if Giants’ ownership will have reciprocal interest.
• Breer also points out that Patriots OC Josh McDaniels has been committed to being patient and waiting for the right second chance. With this in mind, Breer wonders if the Giants’ job may qualify as such.

Payton is likely available if a team is willing to trade something close to a second-round pick for the head coach. On top of that, Payton has ties to the franchise, which could be appealing to ownership.

McDaniels has been a popular name in recent years and you would have to think he would at least consider the idea of taking the Giants’ job if they were interested.

Others have suggested OC Ben McAdoo as an internal candidate.