The New York Giants are preparing for an extensive search for their next head coach this offseason, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. General Manager Joe Schoen will lead this effort and is expected to remain in his role after the new head coach is appointed.
Despite the team”s disappointing 6-27 record over the last two seasons, sources indicate that Schoen will continue as general manager, unless ownership makes a last-minute decision or a leading coaching candidate insists on bringing in their own GM. It is worth noting that previous coaches, such as Ben McAdoo and Joe Judge, were assured of their safety before being released.
Raanan highlights several candidates who could emerge as serious contenders in the coming weeks. These include:
- Mike McCarthy, former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys
- Antonio Pierce, former interim head coach for the Raiders
- Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator for the Broncos
- Mike Kafka, interim head coach/offensive coordinator for the Giants
- Chris Shula, defensive coordinator for the Rams
- Jesse Minter, defensive coordinator for the Chargers
- Lou Anarumo, defensive coordinator for the Colts
- Jeff Hafley, defensive coordinator for the Packers
- Matt Burke, defensive coordinator for the Texans
- Klint Kubiak, offensive coordinator for the Seahawks
- Kliff Kingsbury, offensive coordinator for the Commanders
- Ejiro Evero, defensive coordinator for the Panthers
- Josh McCown, quarterback for the Vikings
- Grant Udinski, defensive coordinator for the Jaguars
Additionally, Raanan mentions current head coaches like Kevin Stefanski of the Browns, Mike Tomlin of the Steelers, John Harbaugh of the Ravens, and Zac Taylor of the Bengals as potential options, should their teams decide to move in a different direction.
McCarthy, 62, initiated his coaching career in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993 as an offensive quality control coordinator. He later served with the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, and San Francisco 49ers before becoming the head coach of the Packers in 2006. After being let go following a lackluster performance in 2018, he spent the 2019 season out of football before joining the Cowboys in 2020. His record with the Packers stands at 125-77-2, including nine playoff trips and a Super Bowl title in 2010. With the Cowboys, he achieved a record of 49-35 and made three playoff appearances.
Jeff Hafley, 46, began coaching in 2011 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. His career includes roles at Albany, Pittsburgh, and Rutgers before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as assistant defensive backs coach. He has also worked with the Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers, ultimately becoming the co-defensive coordinator at Ohio State in 2019. He moved to Boston College as head coach before joining the Packers as their defensive coordinator.
Lou Anarumo, 59, started his coaching career at Wagner College in 1989 and transitioned to the NFL with the Miami Dolphins in 2012. He was hired by the Giants as their defensive backs coach in 2018 but left for the Bengals the following year, where he served as their defensive coordinator until being let go and then hired by the Indianapolis Colts.
Kliff Kingsbury, 46, was the head coach at Texas Tech from 2013 until his dismissal in 2019. He briefly joined USC as an offensive coordinator before taking the head coaching job with the Arizona Cardinals. After four seasons and one playoff appearance, he returned to USC as a quarterbacks coach before becoming offensive coordinator for the Commanders in 2024.
Klint Kubiak, 38, began his coaching career at Texas A&M and has held various roles with the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos, eventually becoming the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints after his time with the Vikings.
Further updates regarding the Giants” head coaching search will be provided as they become available.
