EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants fired coach Brian Daboll on Monday after the team blew another double-digit lead Sunday in Chicago.

"The past few seasons have been nothing short of disappointing, and we have not met our expectations for this franchise," Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch said Monday in a joint statement. "We understand the frustrations of our fans, and we will work to deliver a significantly improved product."

Assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will serve as the Giants' interim coach. Kafka was a finalist for multiple head coaching jobs over the past two years.

Joe Schoen will remain the team's general manager and lead the search for the next head coach.

"We feel like Joe has assembled a good young nucleus of talent, and we

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