Ex-Giants Coach Tom Coughlin Withdraws From Eagles Coaching Search

But before he could lay out his plan for the Giants, as they seek to embark on a new era without two-time Super Bowl victor Tom Coughlin, McAdoo reassured fans he’s the right man for the job.

“I have great respect for Coach McAdoo and the whole coaching staff”, Manning said January 4. McAdoo, 38, was hired because in his two years as offensive coordinator he’s earned the organization’s trust. Manning has had two excellent statistical seasons under McAdoo’s direction, with his interceptions going down and his completion percentage going up. They set franchise records for pass attempts (623) and completions (392) and their 36 touchdown passes were the second-highest total in Giants’ history.

Long known as a defense-first team that has won games – and championships – with an old-school approach, the Giants are heading into the future with an altered philosophy.

“I think we’ve done good things and I feel very comfortable, I think we work well”, Manning said of McAdoo at the end of the season. “I figured him or Spags would have been a great pick”. There were reports that Lurie wanted to hire McAdoo on Wednesday, but the Giants ended up promoting him to head coach. The Dolphins’ Adam Gase is 37.

Although a resume that includes eight seasons working with coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay is nice, McAdoo has never been a head coach at any level.

“I’m excited”, quarterback Eli Manning said of McAdoo’s appointment in a statement. His version of the West Coast offence – and the addition of Odell Beckham Jr. – has helped revive the offence.

McAdoo also interviewed for the coaching job in Philadelphia.

Kelly faces the daunting challenge of transforming the Niners into an immediate contender again.

“I’m very happy for Ben to be in this position with the opportunity in front of him”, McCarthy said. But consider this: Coughlin recently purchased a new house in northern New Jersey to be closer to his grandchildren, putting his former residence up for sale.

And, oh yeah, Chip Kelly has a new job.

When he was hired two years ago, McAdoo recalled that Coughlin told him not to mess with the clocks.

McAdoo and Reese will collaborate in reshaping the Giants’ roster after a 6-10 record in 2015.

“Excited for Coach McAdoo”, Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara texted The Associated Press, via ESPN. The Pederson interview occurred Sunday, and Coughlin was interviewed Monday. If the Eagles are still interested in Pederson, they’ll have to wait until Kansas City is eliminated from the playoffs.

The Giants are anybody and while they did not have their strongest team in recent years, they were disappointed to not make the playoffs. The Chiefs play at New England on Saturday.