Report: Kevin Gilbride to retire

Kevin Gilbride will reportedly retire as New York Giants' offensive coordiantor, according to a report that came first from @FOXSports1 and @MikeGarafolo. 'Kudos' to our own 'Invictus' for dropping the news into the comments on a different thread.

Team source tells @FOXSports1 that @Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride will announce his retirement soon.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 2, 2014

Since the news broke, other beat writers have quickly confirmed it.

Can confirm report from @MikeGarafolo. Announcement should be coming soon. Kevin Gilbride will step down. #nyg

— Conor Orr (@ConorTOrr) January 2, 2014

Official announcement of Gilbride retirement expected to come tonight; 1st reported by @MikeGarafolo

— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) January 2, 2014

So, rejoice Gilbride-hating Giants' fans! You apparently won't have the man known to many as 'Killdrive' to kick around any longer.

Speculation will turn to Mike Sullivan, the team's former wide receivers and quarterbacks coach, as a potential replacement.l