Giants Consider Trading for New Head Coach Amid Season Troubles

East Rutherford, New Jersey — The New York Giants are exploring options for a new head coach after parting ways with Brian Daboll. Reports indicate that the team is not ruling out the possibility of trading for a current head coach from another team.

While trading for coaches is rare in the NFL, the Giants see it as a potentially viable path. They would first reach out to the coach’s current team to negotiate compensation. If both teams agree, they could then discuss terms with the coach, assuming he is interested in the position.

The Giants intend to support interim coach Mike Kafka during this transition. They are looking at various candidates, including coordinators, former head coaches, college coaches, and coaches who might be fired soon. Kafka’s performance, particularly his work with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, factors heavily into their decision-making.

Dart, who left a game against the Chicago Bears due to a concussion, was ruled out for the following game against the Detroit Lions after not making enough progress through concussion protocols. Despite his injury history, Dart stated he would play on his own terms, showing defiance against suggestions for more caution.

“I’m going to play the game the way I want to play the game,” Dart said before his injury. His aggressive playing style has attracted mixed opinions, especially as he navigates the balance between maintaining his competitiveness and ensuring his safety.

As the Giants approach their coaching search, possible candidates could include Zac Taylor of the Bengals, Kevin Stefanski of the Browns, and Mike McDaniel of the Dolphins, among others. The organization is looking for experienced leaders who can revitalize the franchise, much like the Detroit Lions did after their coaching overhaul in 2021.

With the Giants’ history of struggles in hiring head coaches since winning Super Bowl 46, their search could lead them to overlooked candidates like Kelvin Sheppard, their current defensive coordinator. Sheppard, who also played for the Giants, is praised for his rising status in the coaching ranks.

As for their immediate concerns, the Giants aim to end their losing streak, hoping to avoid a dismal record this season. Their upcoming matchup against the Lions comes with high stakes; another loss would deepen the challenges they face as a struggling franchise.