New York chose steadiness over chaos after firing Brian Daboll. Rather than reshuffling every chair, the franchise elevated Mike Kafka to interim head coach, kept Shane Bowen in charge of the defense, and signaled that the final stretch of the season will be about evaluation and protecting rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, not a sideline purge.
Ian Rapoport reported that general manager Joe Schoen will lead the search for a new coach. The club’s own wording mirrors that stance, as shown in the image provided: Schoen remains as GM and will direct the hiring process, while ownership praised the “good young nucleus of talent,” admitted the last three years fell short, and pledged to deliver the success fans expect.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2025
Continuity does not mean complacency. Kafka’s first mandate is to fix what kept breaking late in games. Expect cleaner first downs, faster answers on the perimeter to ease pressure on a battered tackle group, and a streamlined red zone plan that leans on Malik Nabers’ leverage routes. Bowen’s defense has produced solid stretches; complementary football, rather than sweeping changes, is the immediate ask.
Schoen’s offseason brief is sharper than ever. He must define the coaching profile, align the scheme with Dart’s development curve, and deepen the offensive line and receiver room without setting fire to draft capital. The next coach needs to be a program builder who can teach, modernize situational football, and manage the fourth quarter with clarity.
Public pressure is not going away. The loss to Chicago distilled a season of self-inflicted wounds and reignited questions about player care after multiple concussion evaluations for Dart. The interim staff will be judged on whether it can put the quarterback first and stop the weekly avalanches that have turned leads into losses.
There is also a name the Giants should steer clear of in the coming search. Bill Belichick is the wrong fit for a young roster and a rookie passer. The case against him centers on recent decline at the pro level, a legacy chase that could trump long-term development, and a style that does not match a program that needs patience, clarity, and modern offensive answers.
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