The New York Giants suffered a humiliating 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
This latest defeat has left fans, players, and critics wondering if head coach Brian Daboll’s time with the team is nearing its end.
With a six-game losing streak hanging over them and rising frustrations within the locker room, the once-promising coach is now facing serious scrutiny.
Daboll became the head coach of the Giants and focused on rebuilding the team and restoring its former glory.
But after a season of glaring missteps, his leadership is questioned.
The offense has regressed, the team lacks energy, and tensions mount.
Even with Daboll personally taking over play-calling responsibilities, the results have been disastrous.
Malik Nabers Speaks Out After A Tough Loss In Sunday’s Game
First-round rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers didn’t hold back after Sunday’s loss.
When asked why he wasn’t targeted in the first half, Nabers told reporters, “Talk to [Daboll] about that.”
"I started getting the ball when it's 30-0. What do you want me to do?"
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) November 24, 2024
Malik Nabers follows up when asked why he didn't have a catch until the second half: "Talk to Dabs about that" pic.twitter.com/HNHOPGXysT
Nabers isn’t the only one questioning Daboll. Insiders report growing frustration among players, and the locker room is reportedly divided.
Zac Taylor’s coaching struggles have led to comparisons with the Bengals nearly losing faith in their team.
Daboll Is Losing The Locker Room
SNY insider Conor Hughes recently revealed on Twitter that someone close to Daboll admitted the coach feels like he’s “coaching for his job.”
Heard from someone close to Brian Daboll that he felt like he was "coaching for his job" going into this year. #Giants are 2-9 and offense averaging 14.8 points per game, which is tied for worst in franchise history (16 game season), after Daboll took back play calling.…
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) November 24, 2024
Giants owner John Mara publicly endorsed coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen last week.
However, Mara understands that these endorsements carry limited weight when the team struggles significantly.
The situation raises questions about Daboll’s ability to lead.
Has he truly lost the locker room? Players like Nabers hint that this might be the case.
Without clear leadership and a unified team, any turnaround seems unlikely.
Of course, the blame doesn’t rest entirely on Daboll.
The Giants are missing a franchise quarterback, and the revolving door at the position hasn’t helped their stability.
Daniel Jones struggled as a starter, which caused offensive issues before the team replaced him.
Daboll’s lack of adaptation and confidence has raised doubts about his suitability for the role.
The outcome of the remaining games in the season could ultimately decide Daboll’s future.
The Giants may face changes if he doesn’t finish strong; losses could jeopardize his job.
Players like Malik Nabers represent the team’s future, and their frustration highlights deeper issues that we cannot ignore.
While owner John Mara has pledged support for Daboll heading into 2025, prolonged losing streaks and internal discord often force organizations to pivot.
A locker room mutiny or key players demanding changes could push the Giants to part ways with Daboll.
Brian Daboll Faces Increasing Pressure as Giants’ Season Spirals
Brian Daboll entered this season with high hopes, but those hopes quickly faded.
His reputation as a skilled offensive mind gets overshadowed by a season filled with disappointment and disarray.
Can he turn things around and prove he’s the leader the Giants need? Or will the weight of this season’s failures make him the latest casualty in the unforgiving world of the NFL?
For now, the question is clear: Will Brian Daboll be fired? Only time will tell, but the pressure is mounting, and the clock is ticking.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Daboll was hired as the New York Giants’ 20th head coach on January 28, 2022.
- Daboll has coached the offense for the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Buffalo Bills.
- He attended the University of Rochester and was a letterman and two-year starter in football as a safety.
