The MMQB NFL Podcast Brian Daboll Fired with No Replacement In Sight
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Nov 12, 2025 Conor Orr and Albert Breer dive into the shocking firing of Brian Daboll, questioning the Giants' ongoing struggles despite a talented roster. They explore the potential interim coaching prospects, including Mike Kafka, and discuss the implications of roster decisions involving quarterbacks. The conversation shifts to Joe Schoen's draft successes and failures, alongside potential coaching candidates from both within and outside the organization. The rise of special teams' importance in coaching and roster dynamics adds another layer to their analysis.
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Why The In-Season Firing Happened
- The Giants fired Brian Daboll because repeated late-game collapses and inability to build momentum made the pattern untenable.
- The team wants open months to evaluate candidates and give Mike Kafka a real look as interim coach.
Use The Interim As An Evaluation Window
- Use the interim period to research widely and audition internal options like Mike Kafka.
- Give Kafka runway to show what he can be while the organization conducts a full search.
Schoen's Miami Experience Matters
- Joe Schoen's past with Miami shows precedent for promoting from within and giving assistants opportunities.
- That history helps explain comfort with trying Mike Kafka as an interim coach.