The New York Giants are in dire need of a change, especially after a rocky stretch since their last playoff run in 2022. When Brian Daboll took over as head coach, there were high expectations for a turnaround, but it hasn’t materialized. Now, some believe it’s time for a bold move, like bringing in Rex Ryan as the new head coach to steer the ship back on course.
Since the promising 2022 playoff run, things have gone downhill for the Giants under Daboll’s leadership. With a challenging record of 9-24, they’ve been stuck in the NFL doldrums. The quarterback scenario has been particularly bleak, highlighted by Daniel Jones’ release earlier this year after his hefty four-year, $160 million contract extension. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley’s departure last year only compounded their woes, as he’s now tearing it up elsewhere, evoking memories of Adrian Peterson’s standout season back in 2012.
The Giants have struggled on the field this season, with five disheartening losses where the team faltered by more than 20 points. As the front office contemplates a fresh start, the winds of change seem strong enough to sweep Daboll out after three tumultuous seasons.
Enter Rex Ryan as a potential savior. Ryan, best known for his tenure with the New York Jets from 2009 to 2014, boasts a solid record with five seasons at .500 or better and a couple of impressive runs to the AFC Championship. Those Jets’ squads might not have dazzled on paper, but Ryan’s coaching acumen brought them within striking distance of the big game, even if legends like Peyton Manning and Ben Roethlisberger ultimately blocked their path.
After his stint with the Jets, Ryan’s journey took him to Buffalo, where he flirted with playoff potential but couldn’t quite solidify a postseason berth, a testament to the difficulty of playing in a division dominated by Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. A 3-9 record against that duo isn’t half bad in retrospect, given the competition.
Since leaving the sideline, Ryan has offered insights as an analyst for ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, keeping close to the game he loves. Though he’s been out of coaching for a while, rumors of Ryan re-entering the coaching realm have swirled, including whispers of meetings with the Jets.
For Giants owner John Mara, the decision of who should lead this team back to glory is imminent and weighty. With the franchise in rebuild mode, a seasoned mind like Ryan could be instrumental in transforming the Giants into contenders once more. Fans are eager for a spark and Ryan, with his fiery personality and defensive prowess, might just be the perfect antidote for the Giants’ malaise.
