Loading ...Following the New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots, owner John Mara said the team would discuss a contract extension with head coach Tom Coughlin in the coming weeks. More than three weeks later, that has still not happened.
“We haven’t talked seriously,” Coughlin said.
At 65 years old, Coughlin has 27 years of coaching experience in the NFL, and despite being the oldest head coach in the league, feels like he has 4-5 more years left and ideally would like to spend them with the New York Football Giants.
“Everybody thought I was kidding when I said, what 72?” he said, referring to a joke he’d made during the regular season about coaching into his 70s. “I’ll lean on that.”
The Giants are not known for having a lame-duck coach, and after winning his second Super Bowl, it's highly unlikely that Coughlin remains one for long. An extension seems inevitable, but the question is, how many years?
At this point, Coughlin has earned the right to pick his terms. If he wants to coach another 4-5 years, the Giants should just sign him up for that. Under his strict hand and soft heart, Big Blue hasn't had a losing season since 2004 (his first year as coach) and have won two Lombardi Trophies. They've also been in the playoffs five of his eight years with the team, compiling an 8-3 record. In the regular season, he's 20-games over .500 (74-54) and managed to do it all with heavy roster turnover and a downright ridiculous number of injuries.
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His extension will be whatever he wants … he’s earned it. But it’s also not a priority. Combine … free agency … draft … restructuring deals … Reese is busting hump right now. TC can bask in the glory of his second Superbowl till they have some breathing space.
Agreed. I think both sides are confident enough that this isn’t going to be any kind of problem coming to an agreement, so they’re just content to wait until there is some down time to bother with it.
I’d love to see another ring for the “Tough & Easy” combo.
Nothing to see here…..keep moving. As Krow says, Reese and the front office have “time-sensitive” fish to fry, signing Coughlin is not time sensitive and will get done after the draft.
Hop … who significantly raised their stock at the Combine? Enquiring minds want to know.
Stephen Hill … he might be out of reach now.
Showed great hands and route running and posted a 4.36 40yd. He’s 6″4.
Burflick keeps going down, pointing fingers at his coaches and wondering why people call him “bad” when his “first instinct is to throw a punch”.
apparently you didn’t read the article on Burfict.
My opinion, none of the TE’s are worthy of a round one selection. I like O Charles but dont think he will make it to us in the 2nd.
RB class looks NICE. What are the chances we take a flyer on Davin Meggett??
Mike Mayock:
“I think the tight-end class is a bad class. And that’s not good, given that everyone is looking for the next Gronkowski and Hernandez. I don’t have a tight end with a first-round grade.”
As a Maryland grad that would be quite ironic. Scott and Meggett share carries in Scott’s last 2 years. Then over course there’s his father who on the field was a truly beloved Giant. I think there is a chance but knowing Davin is not close to his father if its his choice as a rookie free agent I doubt he comes here. As a 6th or 7th round pick it’s possible.
A couple of interesting items from Peter King:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/peter_king/02/27/combine/index.html
“Looks like Justin Blackmon and Michael Floyd of Notre Dame will be the only wideouts in round one, unless Hill sneaks in there. Reuben Randle of LSU and Rutgers’ Mohamed Sanu (the Bucs and new coach Greg Schiano want him) could go 4-5 unless Baylor’s Kendall Wright overcomes a lousy combine.”
“I can’t see Trent Richardson going very high, and I can’t see more than Richardson among the backs going in the first round
“I can’t see the Texans franchising Mario Williams at $22 million for 2012, unless they’re sure they’ve got a sign-and-trade partner that can do a long-term deal for Williams for significantly less than that per year”
“I think Denver picks a quarterback in the first two rounds”
He also analyzes the decision by Coughlin to block KGII from intereviewing in TB, but it’s not worth reposting because it’s stupid.
“He also analyzes the decision by Coughlin to block KGII from intereviewing in TB”
No analysis needed.
The reason is self-evident.
You can never have enough Killdrives.
I disagree with mr king.
I think more than 2 WRs will be drafted in the first round based on teams needs. We just don’t know which ones yet. I can’t see 32 teams pass on a 6’4″ WR who runs a 4.3 and averaged 30 yards a catch in college. Hill might me raw but at 6’4″ with a 39″ inch vertical there’s just too much there. I also could see another player not being discussed that gets selected like Jefferies.
Trent Richardson’s 40 means a lot. If he runs a sub 4.5 he will be picked at least in the top 10-15 picks.
And he’s so wrong on us blocking KGII from interviewing it’s crazy.
National Football Post:
“How High Will Floyd & Hill Climb On Draft Boards?”
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/How-high-will-Floyd-and-Hill-climb-on-draft-boards.html
“Floyd had a first round grade going into the Combine this weekend and that 40 time answered some questions for scouts about his ability to separate down the field. He has the overall skill set that you want in a rookie WR and working out in Indy could make Floyd a Top 20 pick.
With Hill, this is a different discussion. He played in a Triple Option offense at Georgia Tech and needs to develop his route running skills. But as the NFP’s Wes Bunting wrote on Sunday, the size at the position—along with sub 4.4 top end speed—might have moved Hill into the later stages of the first round.”
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“Stopwatch positions on display Sunday”
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Combine-Skill-guys-take-center-stage.html
* On the other hand Miami RB Lamar Miller was another Hurricane who blitzed his 40-yard dash today with a sub 4.4 time. He reaches top end speed quickly, accelerates well and looks like a guy who should be a lock for round two and is more of a fit in a zone-blocking scheme.
* Finally, Florida’s do-it-all back Chris Rainey displayed elite straight-line speed running he 4.3 range. He’s a guy who can play both in the slot and in the backfield, and proved he’s got dynamic open field speed and initial burst . Rainey could end up seeing his name come off the board somewhere in the 3rd round range.
To build off of a F55 post I think one player who probably won’t return who I think everyone finally respected this year is Wosi aka Dave Tollefson. I think he’s unlikely to return because I think he’s earned a 2 year 5 mil type of contract from someone. Given his age and where he’s been in the NFL he has to leave us if he’s offered that type of money. I think Tollefson has earned a shot as at least a 3rd DE in the NFL. He’s in a tough position on our roster, he’s good enough that he makes it seemless when he’s giving when of our big guys a rest. However, due to his age he’s not being groomed for a higher position. I think Wosi could be better than a JAG and should leave for a better opportunity. As good as he’s been for us it’s possible that he could not be in our future plans anyway. If we do lose Wosi was a pleasure and I wish him best no matter where he ends up.
I’d actually be shocked if someone outbid us. Sometimes a guy benefits greatly form a situation. Like they talk about ‘system QBs’ … that sort of thing.
I probably does benifit from the situation but isn’t Wosi like 31? At that age you go get paid even if you “fail”. He’s not a 26 year old guy who still has a long playing career.
But I think you bring up and interesting point that I think helps us keep a players like Devon Thomas and Goff.
He’s 29. Turns 30 in May.
If you actually an idiot and watched the combine like me I thought the RB winner of the top guys was David Wilson. He looked like the complete back. His 40 was 4.4 unoffically and not far off from Miller or Rainey. Wilson looks to have a whole lot of Tiki to his game.
I continue to like the Martin kid from Boise. I heard a few compare him to Bradshaw but this kid in more like 225 and looks to be a more natural receiver.
The Utah St kid Tubbin? was very impressive as a mid to late round pick. He looked like a work out warrior type but I heard some good things about him before the combine as a runner. He has a lot of medical questions to answer but could be a steal later in the draft.
I’d keep an eye on Rainey as a possible Giants’ pick. Remember how much Reese coveted Harvin a few years ago? Well, Rainey is the same kind of pass-catching, third-down, option that would give Eli a great safety valve to throw to (if he also can demonstrate on film or in workouts the ability to pick up the blitz) and could break some of the kinds of runs that they are hoping Scott will but Rainey would make a lot more likely.
I’m really looking forward to the free agency period to see if there are any important free agents who would take a pay-cut to wear a Giants uniform. I’m curious to see if there are any WRs who would like to have Eli as his QB (ala Brandon Lloyd wanting to play with Brady) or any DE/DT wanting to play alongside our great Dline.
I’m referring to the types of guys who are borderline pro-bowlers who need a great year statistically to get that one last big paycheck. Read the post about Mario Williams and it got me thinking.