We’ve been exploring some of the many candidates who could toss their hat in the ring for the New York Giants head coaching search.
We started by looking at some veteran head coaches who may surprisingly become available. Last week we looked at some current coordinators with head coaching experience who could be options. This week we want to look at some coordinators who are being looked at as likely first time head coaches this cycle.
- Lou Anarumo (Indianapolis Colts DC) – Anarumo is no young hotshot coordinator. He’s 59 years old and has been coaching since 1989 and a coach in the NFL since 2012. Anarumo has been known and liked in the Giants’ facilities since coaching their defensive backs in 2018 and was a finalist for the head coaching job in 2022.
- Klint Kubiak (Seattle Seahawks OC) – Kubiak will be one of the most sought after offensive minds in the upcoming coaching cycle. The Seahawks have fielded one of the best offenses in the NFL this year, marrying a strong running game with a motion-heavy passing attack. Kubiak is the son of Gary Kubiak and part of the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree.
- Jeff Hafley (Green Bay Packers DC) – Hafley somewhat bridges the gap between experienced coordinator and young upcoming coach. He spent four years as the head coach of Boston College, so he has experience overseeing a full program. He’s also crafted one of the better defenses in the NFL with Green Bay Packers.
- Chris Shula (Los Angeles Rams DC) – Shula is another very hot name on this year’s head coaching carousel. The grandson of Don Shula helped the Rams transition from he Aaron Donald era without losing a beat. He is, reportedly, extremly highly thought of around the NFL, and Rams’ head coach Sean McVay (again, reportedly) believes the younger Shula can be a great head coach at the NFL level.
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