Giants Part Ways with Coach Brian Daboll Amid 2-8 Season Record
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In a shocking move, the New York Giants have fired coach Brian Daboll, effective immediately. The decision comes as the team continues to struggle, falling to 2-8 with a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Daboll's departure marks a midseason coaching change, a rare occurrence for the franchise. The Giants' ownership group, led by John Mara and Steve Tisch, made the decision to part ways with the coach, citing the team's disappointing performance over the past few seasons. "We understand the frustrations of our fans and will work to deliver a significantly improved product," Mara and Tisch said in a statement. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will take over as interim head coach, while general manager Joe Schoen remains in his role. Schoen will lead the search for the team's next head coach. Daboll's tenure with the Giants was marked by a 20-40-1 record, including a playoff appearance in his first season. However, the team's performance declined significantly in subsequent seasons, earning him a 11-33 record since his first year. The Giants' decision to fire Daboll marks the second coaching change this season, following Tennessee's dismissal of Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start. Daboll, who previously served as Buffalo's offensive coordinator, had faced increasing pressure about his job security in recent weeks. He repeatedly took responsibility for the team's woes, saying, "We're at where we're at.
