The New York Giants have recently adjusted their strategy in the search for a new offensive coordinator following Todd Monken”s departure to the Cleveland Browns. His move has prompted head coach John Harbaugh to seek candidates outside his usual coaching network for this crucial position.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Giants conducted a virtual interview with Kliff Kingsbury, the former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, for their vacant offensive coordinator role. This meeting took place on Saturday and was part of the Giants” exploration of various options to complement quarterback Jaxson Dart under Harbaugh”s leadership.
The prospect of pairing Kingsbury with Dart is intriguing, given Kingsbury”s reputation for implementing a dynamic, college-style offense that capitalizes on the strengths of athletic, dual-threat quarterbacks. While the Washington Commanders faced difficulties maintaining offensive momentum this past season, much of that can be attributed to injuries, particularly to quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Despite a dip in Dart”s performance following the departure of Brian Daboll from the Giants, his overall statistics remained promising. He concluded the season with 2,272 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions, achieving a completion rate of 63.7 percent. Additionally, Dart rushed for 487 yards and nine touchdowns on 86 carries. However, he also faced challenges, taking 35 sacks and enduring excessive hits, which raises concerns about his durability moving forward.
Nonetheless, Kingsbury appears to be an ideal match for Dart”s playing style, and in the current coaching landscape, he may be the most experienced candidate available for the offensive coordinator position.
