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Giants Coaching Search Takes Turn as New Favorite Emerges

Giants Coaching Search Takes Turn as New Favorite Emerges

Summary

The New York Giants are looking for a new head coach after firing Brian Daboll due to a poor season start. Mike McCarthy, who has previously coached the Packers and Cowboys, is the current favorite for the position. Other possible candidates include Mike Kafka and Chris Shula.

Key Facts

  • The Giants fired Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start to his fourth season.
  • Mike McCarthy is the favorite to become the new Giants head coach with 3/1 odds.
  • Mike Kafka, the interim head coach, has 5/1 odds for the position.
  • Chris Shula, Rams defensive coordinator, has 6/1 odds.
  • McCarthy coached the Packers for 13 seasons, winning a Super Bowl in 2010.
  • McCarthy was also head coach of the Dallas Cowboys until 2024, achieving an 84-49 record.
  • The Giants are currently 2-11 and are in their Week 14 bye.

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