Giants Crisis: Daboll’s Future Hangs by a Thread After Latest Setback
The New York Giants’ 2024 season continues to spiral downward, raising serious questions about Head Coach Brian Daboll’s future with the organization. Sunday’s crushing 30-7 defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has only intensified the speculation about potential leadership changes within the franchise.
The numbers paint a grim picture. The Giants have lost six straight games since their October 6th victory in Seattle, pushing their record to a disappointing 2-9. The team’s offensive struggles have been particularly glaring, as it has averaged an NFL-worst 15.6 points per game this season.
“Tough game. Give Tampa credit — they did everything better than we did today,” Daboll admitted in his post-game press conference, his words carrying the weight of another deflating loss. The simple statement barely scratches the surface of the team’s more profound issues.
Perhaps most concerning are the recent reports suggesting Daboll has lost his grip on the locker room. Sports Illustrated’s Giants insider Patricia Trania reveals that Daboll’s message is “falling on deaf ears” among the players. This disconnection between coach and team comes at a critical juncture, especially following the mid-season release of starting quarterback Daniel Jones.
The stark contrast between Daboll’s early success and current struggles is striking. After leading the Giants to a playoff victory in his debut 2022 season, things have taken a dramatic turn. His overall record now stands at 17-27-1, with a particularly troubling 8-30 stretch since that promising first year.
The Giants’ offensive woes were on full display against the Buccaneers, as they were outgained 450-245 in total yards. The lone fourth-quarter score prevented a shutout, offering little consolation to frustrated fans and team officials.
While Giants ownership, led by John Mara, publicly backed Daboll and General Manager Joe Schoen last month, industry insiders are skeptical about their long-term security.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that some league sources view Daboll’s chances of returning in 2025 as “50-50,” particularly if the team’s performance declines.
The schedule ahead offers no relief. The Giants face formidable opponents in the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens, along with a crucial divisional matchup against the Dallas Cowboys next weekend. With the Cowboys favored by 3.5 points, the Giants’ uphill battle continues.
The team’s focus has inevitably shifted toward the future. With a high draft pick likely in 2025, the Giants must decide whether Daboll is the right coach to lead a potential rebuild.
The remaining six games of the season could prove decisive in determining whether the Giants will reset their coaching staff again or maintain faith in their current leadership.
For now, Daboll faces the challenge of rallying a seemingly disconnected locker room while fighting for his job. Whether he can engineer a late-season turnaround remains to be seen, but the clock is ticking on what was once considered a promising era in Giants football.