SAD NEWS NEW YORK GIANTS MOURNS: BRIAN DABOll LOST HIS DAUGHTER DUE TO COVID…..😭😭😭😭
Can Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll survive another down year?
Brian Daboll Needs to Continue Growing in This Key Area
Giants head coach Brian Daboll knows the Xs and Os of the game. But there is still one key area in which he’s still developing.
EZEKIEL TREZEVANT IV12 HOURS AGO
In this story:
New York Giants
NEW YORK GIANTS
START CONVERSATION
After finishing 6-11, the New York Giants coaching staff enter a pivotal season. Especially Coach Brian Daboll. While there have been many issues plaguing the Giants, Daboll’s demeanor has come into question following the explosive resignation of former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who broke open countless reports of Daboll’s fiery demeanor often being taken a little too far at times.
Much ado about nothing? Probably, as Daboll isn’t the first NFL coach to brim with intensity on gameday.
But Bob Glauber, a retired columnist from Newsday and current Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, thinks the is a part of Daboll’s intensity that is still under development, considering he’s still a relatively new head coach.
“Intensity in football is usually an advantage and a good thing. But sometimes, you go too far,” Glauber told the Locked On Giants podcast.
“You’ve got to be able to manage people. Brian Daboll, until two years ago, was not in a position to manage people fully. And there’s a lot to it.”
Glauber, who covered the NFL for decades, says Daboll’s intensity isn’t a big deal so long as it’s properly channeled. He also believes the trait of a successful coach in the NFL is the ability to adapt their styles to the coaches and players they are dealing with, and he believes Daboll will grow from the experience of having to manage another alpha personality like Martindale represented.
“I think it was a learning experience for Daboll,” Glauber said. “If you’re a good coach in this league, you learn to adapt. And you learn when it’s a little bit too much and when, you know, certain people need positive reinforcement.
“Other people can live with being criticized and kind of flourish that way. But it’s not the same for everybody. Bill Parcells–one thing Parcells did over his career was he adjusted. He realized, for example, that (running back) Joe Morris was a bit more sensitive than (linebacker) Lawrence Taylor. And he had to kind of change his demeanor as a result.”
Besides better learning to adapt in his management of people, Daboll is certain to be on the hot seat to produce after the team took a step backward last year.
“There’s so much attention placed on this sport and this team and this environment that it’s tough,” Glauber said. “So this has got to be at least nipping at the heels of a playoff spot. Unless you’ve got a young quarterback who you realize is not in a position to be able to do that just yet. But there has to be meaningful progress at many levels this year for that partnership to continue.”
If Daboll’s team doesn’t produce in 2024, how likely would team co-owner John Mara be to pull the plug?
“I think you let things play out a good amount, at least, you know, say three-quarters of the season, before you start making that kind of evaluation,” Glauber said. “But, you know, we talk about John Mara, but I’ve known him my whole journalistic career covering football.
“I’ve seen him. There is no more intense owner and owner who wants to win than John Mara. He’s patient, but only if he sees that there is going to be a payoff at the end. But if he sees you’re spinning your wheels, he’ll blow it up again. He doesn’t want to have to do that, but I think he would.”
Follow and like us on Facebook
Submit your questions for our mailbag.
Follow Patricia Traina on Instagram.
Check out the Giants Country YouTube Channel.
Subscribe and like the LockedOn Giants YouTube Channel
BY EZEKIEL TREZEVANT IV
Ezekiel is a former Sports Editor from the Western Herald and former Atlanta Falcons beat writer.
Read more
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Insider details ‘tension’ between Giants HC Brian Daboll, OC Mike Kafka
By Zac Wassink | Last updated 2/16/24
NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY explained that “there was absolutely tension” between New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka that nearly resulted in him leaving the organization this winter.
“The idea there wasn’t is comical,” Hughes said. “…Kafka had his playcalling revoked at points last season — scapegoating him for the unit’s problems. He was open to leaving — maybe even more than that, I was told. The Giants prevented it. They were never going to let him leave for a lateral position.”
While it was suggested as far back as November that Daboll and then-New York defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale were having issues that led to him leaving the club in January, some were surprised to learn after Week 18 that Kafka could also have interest in joining a different team this offseason. The Giants parted ways with special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, among others, but Big Blue blocked the Seattle Seahawks from interviewing Kafka regarding their offensive coordinator role.
Replacing all three coordinators in one offseason is a major undertaking when the preference is to not have Daboll call the plays,” Hughes continued. “Remember, too: There could be changes if things go poorly again this year. The Giants need as much continuity as they can to try to return to their 2022 play.”
The Giants recently confirmed that Kafka “will have assistant head coach duties added to his role as offensive coordinator.” According to Ryan Chichester of Audacy, Giants legend and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Tiki Barber said last week such a move could ultimately result in Kafka heading elsewhere as soon as next January.
“The promotion, or added job title, comes with a pay boost,” Hughes noted. “That’s commonplace in the NFL. A team prevents you from leaving but gives you extra money in response. To view that as a sign all is A-OK between the two in Giants land is silly.”
The Giants going 6-11 this past season coupled with whatever did and/or didn’t occur between Daboll and his coordinators over the past two years seemingly could cause team co-owner John Mara to clean house if New York produces a second straight losing campaign. Daboll’s 2023 squad simply didn’t win enough for the 48-year-old to allegedly showcase a “madman” demeanor on gamedays.
More must-reads:
Giants icon, doctor discuss recovery of QB Daniel Jones
Insider shares if Giants could trade Daniel Jones this offseason
The ‘Highest-paid NFL players’ quiz
TODAY’S BEST
Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational for a curious reason
Jimmy Garoppolo’s suspension causes more offseason uncertainty
Ronald Acuna Jr. reveals his massive request for Braves
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons wins NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP
Doc Rivers calls out Bucks after loss to Grizzlies
Milan Lucic won’t return to Bruins this season
C.J. Stroud’s historic season may have changed predraft process for good
Bengals RB Joe Mixon is tired of everyone saying that he’s going to be cut
Report: One city emerging as front-runner to host A’s from 2025-27
Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield linked with AFC East club
Former Mets fan favorite signs with AL team
Broncos QB Russell Wilson puts house on market, making return even less likely
Chiefs indicate they want to hold on to All-Pro DT with interesting move
Sean Strickland claims UFC shut down potential grudge match with Jake Paul
Former coach shades ‘overrated’ Carmelo Anthony in response to podcast anecdote
Versatile Phillies infielder wins arbitration hearing
Sports analyst floats wild trade scenario for Mets star Pete Alonso
Phillies sign super utilityman to one-year deal
Lions’ Jared Goff opens up about playoff win over Rams
Yankees fan favorite Nestor Cortes Jr. shares encouraging update
Sports News, Rumors & Quizzes
TERMS OF SERVICE PRIVACY POLICY CONTACT US MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
.
