The New York Giants have parted ways with head coach Brian Daboll after a disappointing 2-8 start to the season, replacing him with interim coach Mike Kafka. The decision to let go of Daboll came after the team suffered a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears, marking their fourth consecutive defeat. General manager Joe Schoen will lead the search for a new head coach, with owners John Mara and Steve Tisch expressing a commitment to improving the team’s performance.
Despite Daboll’s departure, the rest of the coaching staff, including defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, will remain in place. The Giants have struggled in recent games, including a notable loss after holding an 18-point lead against the Denver Broncos. This midseason coaching change is only the third in the Giants’ history over the past 95 years.
Daboll, who led the team to the playoffs in his first season and was named Coach of the Year, saw his record decline to 11-33 since then. His dismissal adds to the small number of head coaches let go midseason in the NFL, with Tennessee also making a change earlier in the year.
Mike Kafka, a former assistant under Andy Reid, steps in as the interim head coach amidst a challenging season marked by injuries and inconsistent performances. General manager Schoen received support from ownership, emphasizing the team’s young talent and the need for improved results moving forward.
Despite the difficult decision to part ways with Daboll, both Mara and Tisch expressed optimism about the team’s future and the potential for success. Daboll, with a wealth of experience as an offensive assistant, is expected to find opportunities in the NFL in the upcoming seasons, although a return to Buffalo is not likely as the Bills stand by their current coaching staff.