The article discusses the challenges faced by the remaining Giants coaches.
Coach Gene Clemons is among the Giants coaches who are experiencing increasing pressure under their positions.
The 2023 NFL season has not been what the New York Giants expected, with unprecedented injuries to players on their offense. Despite the injuries, the coaching staff may face some changes this offseason. Five coaches who should feel the most heat are Brian Daboll, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, and special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey. Daboll, who was named NFL Coach of the Year last season, has been criticized for handling adversity, while Martindale is in a “bad place” due to a FOX Sports report. The Giants defense has played well, but there are still questions about its pressure on the quarterback and personnel deployment issues. McGaughey’s inconsistent special teams unit has struggled with fielding punts, kickoff returners, and coverage units.
The Giants’ offense has been struggling this season, with injuries and disjointed elements. New additions like Jalin Hyatt and Darren Waller were not involved early, and running back Saquon Barkley was not receiving the level of touches he should have commanded. There have been reports that Daboll has been more hands-on in playcalling, which he and Kafka have denied. With the offense at or near the bottom of the league in almost every major statistical category, it would not be surprising if Kafka is not on this staff next year.
Bobby Johnson, the offensive line, has struggled to find continuity over the past two seasons due to injury. The biggest issue with Johnson’s job has been in developing youngsters like Marcus McKethan, Joshua Ezeudu, and first-round draft pick Evan Neal. Neal’s lack of development has been alarming, and discussions have been held about changes in technique the Giants have requested. The line has allowed 69 sacks in their 12 games this season, with the closest team being the Washington Commanders. The Giants’ offensive line’s inconsistency in blocking has been directly responsible for the quarterback carousel after injuries to Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor forced New York to go to third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito.
