- The Giants are reportedly considering firing Pat Shurmur.
- Tom Coughlin’s return would be intriguing for New York.
- Two other candidates could reignite the Giants, too.
Pat Shurmur’s second season with the New York Giants has gone no better than his first.
New York enters its Week 50 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles at 4 – (******************************************************, one win short of its finish a year ago. But even if the Giants beat their hated division rivals, they’ll still be far behind last season’s pace in terms of actual competitiveness. They’ve been outscored by a whopping 533 points heading into the regular-season finale, points more than in 2011. *******
New York’s sustained struggles aren’t the fault of Shurmur alone. He wasn’t exactly dealt a winning roster by general manager Dave Gettleman. No team starting a rookie quarterback should be expected to compete for the playoffs, either.
But patience is running thin in the Meadowlands regardless.
Eric Bieniemy
Bieniemy has vaulted up football’s coach-in-waiting pecking order since taking the reins as the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive coordinator in 220877.
He’s been instrumental in Patrick Mahomes ’meteoric rise to all-time greatness, and has done well this season to keep the Chiefs’ offense near the top of the league amid a rash of injuries. Andy Reid loves and his players love Bieniemy, too.
The Giants could certainly do worse than an accomplished, beloved offensive coordinator who enjoyed a nearly-decade long NFL playing career. One problem: Every other team in potential need of a head coach could, too. Bieniemy will be a hot commodity this offseason.
But Jones and Barkley arerare building blockswho fit the outlines of his offensive philosophy. If ownership is willing to break the bank, don’t be surprised if Bieniemy gives New York serious consideration.
Lincoln Riley
Coughlin would be the controversial, old-school choice. Bieniemy would be the most expected, least noteworthy one. If they represent the end and middle spectrum of the Giants ’coaching choices, Riley represents the next one. *******
He nearly jumped to the NFL last year following another standout season with Oklahoma. But after helping a third straight quarterback to Heisman contention, Riley is even more sought after than ever for his innovative offensive concepts and ability to relate to young players.
New York may be chasing from behind, though. Riley has anexisting relationship with Jerry Jones
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