Big Blue View
One of the major questions hovering over the New York Giants’ head-coaching search, and maybe the general manager job, too, is whether or not those positions would be considered desirable by the best candidates.
The answer seems to be a resounding “yes.”
NFL Network draft insider Daniel Jeremiah posted Monday on ‘X’ that the head coaching position would be “highly coveted.” Jeremiah wrote:
“The NYG HC job is going to be highly coveted. They have a really talented young group. I know offensive names will come up because of Dart but that DL with elite defensive coach would be fun fit.”
Sources Big Blue View spoke with regarding both jobs expressed similar opinions.
A current AFC personnel executive said he would be “excited to build” the Giants from where they currently are.
“I do feel like it’s a good job — good stable ownership in my opinion. Others may not feel that way about ownership but I do and I think within NFL circles most would agree,” the executive said. “They have what could be a franchise QB — injuries are concerning, though. They will have a high pick they can use on the best player available — or even better — they can trade back for a bunch of picks.”
While he likes Jaxson Dart, the AFC executive said getting an extra first-round pick in 2027 would give the Giants insurance.
“They need to get an extra first-round pick for 2027 for QB protection — if they do need one, having two first-rounders would put them in good position to get the QB in 2027.”
Current GM Joe Schoen likes to point to what he views as a plethora of young “pieces” on the roster to build with. The AFC personnel executive agreed.
“They have some talented young players to build on. Look where a team like Cleveland is right now — way worse off than the Giants. Miami as well, they are stuck with Tua [Tagovailoa] and his contract,” he said.
“Ideally for a new head coach/GM — trade back, get more picks, get picks for the 2027 draft. If Dart is your franchise QB, great — if he isn’t or gets injured you have the capital to pick one in 2027. This gives you time to see what you have plus options.
“I would be excited to build it if I took the job.”
Former NFL general manager Jeff Diamond agreed that the Giants would be an attractive place for head coach or GM candidates.
“Yes,” Diamond said. “Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter, Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence are a solid nucleus to build around.”
Jon Gruden, who of course might want the job, has called it “very desirable” because of Dart.
Shortly after Brian Daboll was fired, NFL analyst Robert Mays of The Athletic listed a number of reasons the job is one many coaches would want. Mays listed:
“I think you have an organization that desperately wants to...
