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Just a general question about the head coaching position

Breeze_94 : 12/4/2017 5:31 pm
Should the Giants go for a defensive minded guy or an offensive minded guy? The case can be made for either side

Defensive: The Giants have a history that has been based on great defense and winning the line of scrimmage. A defensive minded coach with a tough, hard-nosed, blue collar mentality fits the Giants history and is a good fit considering the Giants play in Metlife where the weather favors a team that plays great defense and runs the ball. Plus, the Giants just had an offensive minded guy who failed miserably.

Offensive Minded: IMO, this is the direction I would go. I know McAdoo didn't work out, but most of the bright young coaches in the NFL are offensive minded guys (Mara mentioned this today). The Giants are in position to grab a QB with a top 2 or 3 pick, and they could pair that young QB with a great offensive mind to help his development. Plus, the Giants already have great young pieces in place on offense in OBJ, Engram, and Shepard. Imagine what a guy like McDaniels could do with weapons like that and a young QB like Rosen or Darnold.
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Breeze_94 : 12/4/2017 5:32 pm : link
I think the whole narrative of the Giants being a defensive minded team is overrated. The league has certainly changed since the days of LT/Parcells.
Defense please,  
BIGbluegermany : 12/4/2017 6:00 pm : link
bring back good old Giants football!!!
I just want the coach to be leader of men like TC was  
OdellBeckhamJr : 12/4/2017 6:48 pm : link
yeah TC was offensive minded but it seemed like he went beyond X's and O's who tried his very best to get everything out of everyone
Personally I'd  
tony71 : 12/4/2017 9:29 pm : link
prefer an offensive minded Head Coach. Id still be ok with Spags as our Defensive Coordinator, but for a Head Coach at this point, i think we need someone that could help build the O-line, and prepare for the next quarterback coming in.
We need someone to help groom the rookie, and ease the transition if Eli is to remain the starter for now.
New HC  
varco : 12/5/2017 6:58 am : link
Most importantly, I would like to see a coach who can make in-game adjustments on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Therefore, we need a well rounded coach with an understanding of both sides and an ability to work with his coordinators to respond to other teams' game plan - someone who is flexible and not a one trick pony.
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