EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants , after blowing yet another double-digit lead, have fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, interim coach Mike Kafka announced Monday.

The move comes two weeks after the dismissal of head coach Brian Daboll. It was the fifth time this season that Bowen's defense allowed at least a 10-point lead to slip away, tying an NFL record.

Bowen will be replaced on an interim basis by outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen.

"My decision," Kafka said Monday. "My decision to make this move.

"... The results just weren't where we wanted them to be, and so Charlie is going to step up for us and rally the group. The defensive staff will rally around Charlie and put together a great plan. I got a lot of confidence in the room and a lot of confidence in

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