Why did the New York Giants fire head coach Brian Daboll ? There is a micro numerical reason, and there is a macro numerical reason.

The former: This year’s Giants have twice blown double-digit leads with under four minutes remaining and are just the second team in the Super Bowl era to do that. They’ve held double-digit leads in a total of six games that ended in losses.

The latter: For the third straight year, New York has started the season 2-8. Daboll’s record across 2023 and 2024 was 9-25. His record since 2024 is 5-22, and it is 11-33 over the past three seasons.

Again, that is historically bad. So, what comes next? A Giants legend and a Giants insider are weighing in with their thoughts shared exclusively with EssentiallySports .

Bill Belichick would like to come home. …

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