At this point, the Giants fans have gone past frustration. The team sinks to 2-8 for the third consecutive season, washing away all hopes of a comeback. All hell broke loose after their latest 24-20 defeat against the Bears, which sent head coach Brian Daboll packing. Now, one of New York’s legends has shown interest in steering the sinking ship. Dive in to know more!

“Yes I am interested in working with the Giants in any way they need. A lot of y’all are asking but honestly not sure how this works,”  ex-Giants RB Brandon Jacobs wrote on X. 

Jacobs’ words hint at his crystal-clear intention — he wants to return to New York, in whatever capacity management finds fit. After all, he dedicated nearly his entire career to the franchise, even basking in the Super Bowl glory twice. In 2005, the Giants selected Brandon in the fourth round, and he remained there for the next six seasons. 

Moreover, the Louisiana native joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2012 before moving to New York the following year to play his last season. In his eight-year-long NFL career, Brandon rushed for 5,094 rushing yards and posted 1,141 carries and 60 touchdowns. To this day, he holds the franchise record for most career rushing touchdowns. 

His stellar resume and vast experience in New York make him a strong contender to lead the rebuilding process. The franchise has just parted ways with Daboll after a disappointing Sunday loss. Beyond the numbers and mistakes, the latest blow hits differently, considering what happened to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. He left in the fourth quarter for a concussion evaluation because of a few hard hits.

On Sunday, the Giants’ president, John Mara, and chairman Steve Tisch announced Daboll’s firing via a joint statement. 

“The past few seasons have been nothing short of disappointing, and we have not met our expectations for this franchise. We understand the frustrations of our fans, and we will work to deliver a significantly improved product…We appreciate Coach Daboll for his contributions to our organization,” the statement reads. What’s next?

What’s the way forward after Brian Daboll?

John confirmed that the franchise has retained Joe Schoen as general manager. Additionally, both the bigwigs praised Joe’s work in building “a good young nucleus of talent.” But the burning question remains: Who will step into Brian Daboll’s shoes?

For now, the Giants have put their faith in Mike Kafka, making him an interim head coach. According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the former assistant head coach and offensive coordinator will likely continue as the team’s play-caller. The move could provide Dart with some much-needed consistency, especially when his health is holding him back. 

Overall, Kafka’s leadership can benefit the Giants’ offense, which has shown flashes of improvement this season. With Mike calling plays, New York’s attack averages 23.6 points per game with Dart as the starter. As for Jaxson, he remains in concussion protocol after taking several hard hits. This is Jaxson’s fourth evaluation for a concussion this season, a matter of grave concern.

Once healthy, Kafka will probably play a crucial role in Dart’s development. Having helped and mentored Patrick Mahomes during his early years in Kansas City, Mike knows how to shape young players. He’ll aim to do the same for Dart as the Giants strive for a better and stable future.