New York Giants notes: Coaching stuff

by Ed Valentine on Jan 14, 2010 10:55 AM EST in New York Giants News

Mike Garafolo tore himself away from Twitter long enough this morning to post some excellent and informative thoughts on the New York Giants defensive coaching situation.

Among the highlights of MG's post:

Former defensive line coach Mike Waufle might have hastened his firing by pushing for a raise. If he did that, it was pretty poor timing considering the mood of the organization.
MG speculates that potential defensive coordinator candidates might be wondering how long Tom Coughlin will be the team's head coach.
He also wonders if Perry Fewell, rumored to be the leading DC candidate with both the Giants and Bears, might actually sit out a year since the Bills owe him a salary for 2010.
Finally, MG said it appears former Redskin assistants Jerry Gray and Kirk Olivadotti are on the Giants radar.

Speaking of Fewell, Windy City Gridiron tries to figure out whether the Giants or Bears has an edge when it comes to acquiring his services. Regardless, I have to agree with this report that strongly suggests both teams prepare a backup plan.

Giants wide receiver Steve Smith is looking for your support.

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simple math

shanahan + coughlin = last place giants

by dram57 on Jan 14, 2010 11:20 AM EST reply actions

Hello broken record

Pleased to meet you…

by catsmeat84 on Jan 14, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions

never got far with math did ya?

How come China can't vote David Lee for All-Star?

by FreeBradshaw on Jan 14, 2010 12:14 PM EST up reply actions

I didn't know Steve Smith was such a bargain..Not anymore!

..and boy oh boy, the DC situation is only getting cloudier by the day..

by Bobbiblue on Jan 14, 2010 11:20 AM EST reply actions

SS12 is definetly underpaid but....

i think its going to be very hard to beat out Ray Rice for this title. Vincent Jackson will be a tough one to beat as well, all depends on what they are actually making compared to Steve.

Give me work release or give me death - #17

by Plaxico Burress on Jan 14, 2010 11:39 AM EST reply actions

Rice actually makes less than Steve

and Jackson makes about $150k more. I love Steve Smith, but it’s hard to say the Giants got more for their money than the Ravens did for Rice.

2009 Did Not Happen

by cjmulrain on Jan 14, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

well then that means

Rice wins in my book.. big RU fan so if its not going to be Steve might as well be Rice.

Give me work release or give me death - #17

by Plaxico Burress on Jan 14, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions

GIANTS HIRED

Fewell

by FrankB03 on Jan 14, 2010 11:43 AM EST reply actions

Seriously?

I just cancelled my post pertaining to who has the edge! lol

by Hootman on Jan 14, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions

Received

an ESPN text alert

by FrankB03 on Jan 14, 2010 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

I just googled his name, and wikipedia already has it updated as a hire of this date

Talk about being quick!

by Hootman on Jan 14, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

WTF

Did TC and JR even interview more than 1 candidate?

by FrankB03 on Jan 14, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions

Thats what some of my post was going for too

If Fewell went to the Bears, then what. Plan A is gone, now what, with know one else interviewed to date!

by Hootman on Jan 14, 2010 11:52 AM EST up reply actions

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4825410

by FrankB03 on Jan 14, 2010 11:56 AM EST reply actions

Plan A is plan A.

why worry about plan B..which obviously guys like Pepper and Ollivadotti are, when plan A is going through?

Ollivadotti’s a nice candidate. Pepper..same.

None of them are young, up and coming potential future HC’s, at least as high up as Fewell.

The guy was a DC. He was an intirim HC.

..I mean..what else is there to like then a young, experienced coordinator, obviously well respected?

The Giants secondary might actually be good this year.

How come China can't vote David Lee for All-Star?

by FreeBradshaw on Jan 14, 2010 12:17 PM EST reply actions

+1

hit the nail on the head, there. it’s nice to go into a season with a DC with actual DC experiance in charge of the offense

by catsmeat84 on Jan 14, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions

I was gonna say too

So does that give our seconday an instant ounce of credibility now? I mean, my god, the rookie Jarius Byrd (btw, Gil Byrd’s son) has 9-10 picks. I’m sure it’s a combination of talent and coaching, but it’s good knowing Fewell had something to do about it and he’s here!

by Hootman on Jan 14, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions