I just listened to the owner of the Giants tell me that this was not the coach's fault, that the team was not very good and needed a significant upgrade on the field. Yet the guy who is walking out the door is not the individual responsible for getting the players, it is the guy who had to coach this group of not very talented players. I don't get it but then again I'm old and there are a lot of things I no longer understand.
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A sad ending to a storied franchise-Tom got great results from mediocre talent. Jerry Reese simply doesn't get it done. A classy guy took the fall for a lack of talent. Who are the giants going to get to replace him with that kind of stature and intensity?
The two wild card victories were perfect
Well here's hoping that Mara and Tische had a plan before the sacked the most successful GIANTS coach in the modern era.
People forget just how long the GIANTS were basement dwellers before Parcels and after; likewise before Coughlin and now after???
Hopefully not, after all this is not Loserdelphia and GIANTS' ownership and fans will be patient as long as the playoffs seem in the not so distant future.
In any event, long and health life Cough Coughlin, thanks for the ride it was fun!
People forget just how long the GIANTS were basement dwellers before Parcels and after; likewise before Coughlin and now after???
Hopefully not, after all this is not Loserdelphia and GIANTS' ownership and fans will be patient as long as the playoffs seem in the not so distant future.
In any event, long and health life Cough Coughlin, thanks for the ride it was fun!
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Farewell to a great coach. As others have said, he has been a classy, professional; a real "Giants" coach. The fact the Mr. Reese will still have his job does not speak well of the organizations insight into the Giants woes.
Thanks Tom C. for a job well-done.
Thanks Tom C. for a job well-done.
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Wish him well, and then re-hire him!
Coughlin is not, nor ever has been the problem. He is an outstanding coach and motivator. Time and again in these situations, ownership fails to fess up to the real culprit.... inferior player talent. The cliché the coach/manager has to go because you can't replace the team, doesn't hold up in this case. The needs to mostly be replaced!
It is not Coughlin's fault. Just watch these bumblers play a few quarters and it becomes pretty obvious. A few good players, but generally, the PLAYERS STINK and no coach alive can make them anything other.
Coughlin is not, nor ever has been the problem. He is an outstanding coach and motivator. Time and again in these situations, ownership fails to fess up to the real culprit.... inferior player talent. The cliché the coach/manager has to go because you can't replace the team, doesn't hold up in this case. The needs to mostly be replaced!
It is not Coughlin's fault. Just watch these bumblers play a few quarters and it becomes pretty obvious. A few good players, but generally, the PLAYERS STINK and no coach alive can make them anything other.
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As a Patriots fan since the old AFL days and after years of losing finally ending, the two losses to the Giants were heartbreaking days during an otherwise enjoyable last 15 years but a tip of the hat still to Tom Coughlin. His teams always played tough and smart even when he didn't have the personnel. Best wishes for a long and happy retirement with his family.
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Bill Cowher is a head coach in the Giant mold. A motivator of players, disciplined, innovative, and organized. Hire him.
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Best to you and yours Tom. The best is yet to come.
Some blame for this year is deserved. Bad 4th quarter decisions and failing to cool off OBJ in the Panther game are definitely shortcomings of this past season. Especially, from a veteran who should give you an advantage in those situations. With that being said, the Giants will not find a better coach.
My big question, is why does Jerry Reese have a free pass. Not since 2007 has he made any significant draft picks past round 1. He is awful and deserves the blame. The linebackers, offensive line, secondary, and overall depth were awful.
While his gameday decisions can be criticized, with the talent he had, Coughlin prepped the team phenomenally!!! The problem is Reese, and that will become clearer without Coughlin.
My big question, is why does Jerry Reese have a free pass. Not since 2007 has he made any significant draft picks past round 1. He is awful and deserves the blame. The linebackers, offensive line, secondary, and overall depth were awful.
While his gameday decisions can be criticized, with the talent he had, Coughlin prepped the team phenomenally!!! The problem is Reese, and that will become clearer without Coughlin.
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Could not agree with you more, all NYG fans feel that Mr. Reese should go.
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The Giants have won two Super Bowls following fair to middling seasons. They got hot, and against N.E. they got lucky, with Tyree and Manningham making fabulous catches. Reese didn't draft those teams. But he did draft the team that lost SIX games in the last 75 seconds, as the articles attests. Had they won those games, had they not made boneheaded plays and decisions on the field, their record would have been 12-6. Reeses doesn't call time outs. He doesn't tell players not to score and then throw the ball out of bounds. The players were good enough to win, if the coaches and Manning didn't let their little minds get in the way.
I'll wager the New England Patriots are happy about this. Tom Coughlin and the Giants were the Pats' "kryptonite." Though I am not a Giants fan I loved watching them upset the Pats in two Super Bowls.
Uncertainty is far better than sure losses. Giants have become the doormats of the East. TC was not getting better with age.
I think the only thing you can fault Coughlin for this season was unbelievably bad clock management. But unbelievably bad clock management cost them at least two games this season, maybe even six - games that would have given them the div title.
But it's doubtful any other coach could have gotten more out of this group.
But it's doubtful any other coach could have gotten more out of this group.
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Thanks for the memories!
The fact that Reese is attending the news conference rather than being the object of he conference spells disaster. He has been remarkable for his failure in almost every aspect of his job, yet he remains.
The Giants are a talent poor team with a high payroll. Reese has selected numerous players who have been incompetent, both draft choices and free agents. He doesn't recognize talent.
In addition Reese has failed to lead the organization strategically. He allowed his head coach to pad his win record in meaningless games thereby squandering the opportunity to give inexperienced players the reps that would make them more capable. He allowed his head coach to win games where losses would have improved draft position and the teams future. Other teams took advantage of that situation. Other teams improved.
Reese is home grown. He is emblematic of the Giants. He, and the Mara family, stand for defeat. They make money. They don't win.
Who would want to join this failed organization? What coach would hang his future on Reese and his management team? The Giants aren't in the drivers seat. All they have going for them is the big city. With Reese still in place, that won't ever be enough.
The Giants are a talent poor team with a high payroll. Reese has selected numerous players who have been incompetent, both draft choices and free agents. He doesn't recognize talent.
In addition Reese has failed to lead the organization strategically. He allowed his head coach to pad his win record in meaningless games thereby squandering the opportunity to give inexperienced players the reps that would make them more capable. He allowed his head coach to win games where losses would have improved draft position and the teams future. Other teams took advantage of that situation. Other teams improved.
Reese is home grown. He is emblematic of the Giants. He, and the Mara family, stand for defeat. They make money. They don't win.
Who would want to join this failed organization? What coach would hang his future on Reese and his management team? The Giants aren't in the drivers seat. All they have going for them is the big city. With Reese still in place, that won't ever be enough.
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Though I agree with the change, can there be any doubt it would be a better world with more more men like Tom Coughlin?
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14 interceptions by Manning is impressive? Talk about low standards. That's about 1 per game!
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Next, Reese. Let's start with a clean slate. It can't be much worse than the past three years.
Farewell and best of luck to Mr. Coughlin. Love him or hate him, he was a classy figure who led the Giants to two Super Bowls, and you can't take that away from him. I personally will not be happy to see him standing on the sidelines of another team.
Farewell and best of luck to Mr. Coughlin. Love him or hate him, he was a classy figure who led the Giants to two Super Bowls, and you can't take that away from him. I personally will not be happy to see him standing on the sidelines of another team.
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Although the last few seasons have been poor, oddly i think the best option was to let Tom finish out his one year remaining on his contract. That would give the ownership another year to evaluate if McAdoo is ready to take over. The reason is Eli, at 35 you don't want to change his offense with another coordinator. A new coach would have the right to change the staff and Eli has made it clear that's not something he wants. Its also not clear who's the best available coach? Tom C. in this situation probably makes the most sense.
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Eli Manning tried, but he never was the QB his brother Peyton is/was. Still I wish him no harm, but it is still hard to ignore his complete arrogance toward San Diego years ago. Guess he thought he was too good (even untried) then. Chickens to come home to roost.
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I know he retired to spend time with his family, but aren't they grown now and isn't it worth including Bill Cowher in the coaching conversation? Is he not a great fit?
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this is the right move.
After 12 games this year, the Giants would have been 10-2 had they managed to hold leads with 75 seconds remaining on the clock.
When a team fails to hold a lead so often, so spectacularly, very late in games, that is a coaching problem.
After 12 games this year, the Giants would have been 10-2 had they managed to hold leads with 75 seconds remaining on the clock.
When a team fails to hold a lead so often, so spectacularly, very late in games, that is a coaching problem.
Coughlin is an honorable guy and I am sad to see him go. I worry even more about who the Giants will bring in that will be an improvement over TC? Even more, if the new coach doesn't keep Bob Mcadoo, then Eli will be learning yet another system...and he probably only has 3 years left in the tank. It may sound crazy, but Giants should consider trading Eli and gathering picks or young talent to fill their many, many talent gaps. This rebuild will take a long time, and Eli deserves chance to win and return to superbowl.
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Thank you coach Coughlin! A true Irish-American, whose BC team shocked Notre Dame in 1993. Whose teams humiliated the NE Patriots in two Super Bowls!
Signed,
BC '72;
And a fan of the NY Giants...since when? well, I understood that Charley Connerly, Sam Huff, Frank Gifford, Andy Robustelli, Rosie Grier, Jim Katkavage, were names of the poetry drifting on the voice of Marty Glickman!
Yelverton Abraham, Frank and Del!
Phil. Lawrence, Bavaro.
Well,
Quoth the Ravens "Nevermore"
But before long
Hell;
With you as captain,
The story we could tell;
Ended with Patriots
Twice shocked!
As in shell!
Farewell, Tom, farewell!
Signed,
BC '72;
And a fan of the NY Giants...since when? well, I understood that Charley Connerly, Sam Huff, Frank Gifford, Andy Robustelli, Rosie Grier, Jim Katkavage, were names of the poetry drifting on the voice of Marty Glickman!
Yelverton Abraham, Frank and Del!
Phil. Lawrence, Bavaro.
Well,
Quoth the Ravens "Nevermore"
But before long
Hell;
With you as captain,
The story we could tell;
Ended with Patriots
Twice shocked!
As in shell!
Farewell, Tom, farewell!
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Personally knowing Bills, Dolphins, Jets, and Browns fans, Giants just don't get how good they had it.
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There will not be a coach of Tom Coughlin's caliber for the Giants for some time, if ever. Thank you Coach!
Jerry Reese is the guy who should be cleaning out his desk tonight.
Don't expect much to change in the next few years because reese will get to being his own coach in and that alone will probably buy him probably 3 seasons before he's revealed as the fraud he is.
Don't expect much to change in the next few years because reese will get to being his own coach in and that alone will probably buy him probably 3 seasons before he's revealed as the fraud he is.
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Why does the guy who put the players on the field get to keep his job? Reese has been mediocre at best.
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Really, NYT? "Manifold" problems? Something tells me you were looking for a different word.
MANIFOLD
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adjective: manifold
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many and various.
"the implications of this decision were manifold"
synonyms: many, numerous, multiple, multifarious, legion, diverse, various, several, varied, different, miscellaneous, assorted, sundry; More
/ˈmanəˌfōld/
adjective
adjective: manifold
1.
many and various.
"the implications of this decision were manifold"
synonyms: many, numerous, multiple, multifarious, legion, diverse, various, several, varied, different, miscellaneous, assorted, sundry; More
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Thanks Tom, you made me proud to be a Giants fan.
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He is the Gentleman Giant; a man who respects the game, understands the character of those that put their minds and bodies to work for our entertainment, and honors the traditions of the sport as well as the wider values of what it is to be human. As a coach, he taught us fans to be positive and patient as well as respectful when things don't turn out well- with all the lives he touched, he should surely feel that this was a career to be proud of.
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NFL is all about the business of winning. Best wishes to Mr. C. Next veteran Head Coach to depart will be Mr. Bill Belichick, after the Pats 'one and out' in the playoffs. His legacy unlike Mr. Coughlin is a mixed bag of genius and ethical lapses.
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If Coughlin was such a good coach, why did it seem like the Giants were so consistently mediocre during his tenure?
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Reese
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Frequently mediocre, yes. Consistently mediocre? Well, they won two Super Bowls. Ask a Jets fan today if they'd be happy with that brand of mediocrity.
They might have been worse with someone else.
Tom Coughlan was the epitome of class. He coached with a professional approach, he won humbly, and took responsibility when things did not work out. He did not boast, but quietly earned our respect.
Are you listening Messrs Trump, Cruz, et al?
Are you listening Messrs Trump, Cruz, et al?
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There was a time when the best of New York WAS about showing class. All of the politicians - not just the Republicans - the untrustworthy lying Hillary and her hound dog skirt chasing Husband - could learn much from Coughlin's adult responsible behavior, demeanor and values. Then, of course, we have a media that instigates, supports, rationalizes and sells classless, irresponsible, hedonistic behavior.
Coach Coughlin deserves respect from all of us for reminding us of the higher values we all should aspire to.
Coach Coughlin deserves respect from all of us for reminding us of the higher values we all should aspire to.
We salute your service and your stellar, proven track record over the years, Coach. It was, however, time to move on, and you handled it with class and grace, as always.
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Change is inevitable in the NFL and in all sports. Tom had 12 seasons with the Giants, which is almost unheard of nowadays. If you had polled Giants fans back in 2004 whether they would settle for two Super Bowl winners over the ensuing dozen years, I'm sure you would have found nothing but takers.
Tom has become New York sports royalty, and nothing will ever detract from that. It was simply time to go. My only question is why Reese did not join him, unless there is another shoe to drop.
Tom has become New York sports royalty, and nothing will ever detract from that. It was simply time to go. My only question is why Reese did not join him, unless there is another shoe to drop.
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We would love to have him here in Cincinnati. How can you fire a guy who brought you TWO! Super Bowls? The Giants just had really bad breaks this year. I don't think it was Coughlin's fault.
It was time for Tom to go. Great memories and 2 super bowl rings....Had a great time here, but sometimes, it's time to move on.
As a life long Giants fan, I have been extremely disappoint with the team the past few years. That said, I wish Coach Coughlin the very best in whatever his future holds. He is a class act as a human being which is more important than his coaching record.
Honored to have such a great coach (and even better man) run the New York Giants.
Best memory, of course, is that he and Big Blue were 2-0 in the Super Bowl and against the team of cheaters from up north. (I only wish I knew the outcomes of those games in advance. I would have enjoyed them more.)
Best memory, of course, is that he and Big Blue were 2-0 in the Super Bowl and against the team of cheaters from up north. (I only wish I knew the outcomes of those games in advance. I would have enjoyed them more.)
As a lifelong Giants fan, it is sad to see a Hall of Fame coach pushed aside. The real fault is in a front offense, which let good defensive players get away, and failed to provide decent replacements. Can the Giants get a better coach? i think not. We'll miss Tom Coughlin, a fine man as well as a great coach.
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Not sure he needed to go. But since he's decided, I stand and applaud the man. He was a class act and a great coach, a first ballot Hall of Famer in my opinion. Being a Buffalo Bills fan who endured the horror that was Wide Right, I might hate all things NY Giants. But in fact, being a Bills fan who has experienced really good coaches and really bad ones, I can only say, "Great job, well done, Tom Coughlin. Enjoy your retirement."
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reese should do the right thing and resign as well. i get what parcells said about if you want me to prepare the meal I should be the one to buy the groceries. coughlin was doomed by the players reese got for him. mara should have gotten coughlin a better gm to get his groceries. regardless of the new coach we will continue to experience disappointment because of reese. ultimately thought, its mara's fault.
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Thank you, NYT Commenter Community. You made me stop and put Brain-in-Drive. You is right. Coach Coughlin is a good coach, and he is being punished by certain Media-Types who enjoy doing that. So, I'm going along with the consensus ---Coach has been unduly harassed.
Now ... as for a certain quarterback ... No, let's keep it positive
(Wink!)
Now ... as for a certain quarterback ... No, let's keep it positive
(Wink!)
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Agree with the many who have lauded Coughlin as a great coach and he should go to the Hall of Fame. Classy guy who deserves every Giant fan's admiration and thanks. Also agree that the front office needs a makeover. However, I believe that this is the right time for this move. The Giants should have been more like 10-6 this year. They lost four or five games that they had WON mostly because of bad decision-making, play calling, clock management. Some of the responsibility falls on Eli, but ultimately it has to fall on the head coach, even if he only okayed the decisions of coordinators. Those decisions are the ones that define the job, and it wasn't done well this season. Hopefully, ownership will find a replacement worthy of the shoes it will be filling.
If he really loved New York, he would buy the Jets.
And if the Jets management really loved New York, it would grab Coughlin immediately.
And if the Jets management really loved New York, it would grab Coughlin immediately.
I'm very sorry to see him go. He's been a class act. At every opportunity to deflect blame, he instead stepped forward to took it himself. That's very rare these days. I hope he winds up wherever he wants to be, and I really hope he's not entirely done with football.
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Thanks, Coach. You did a great job.
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A terrific coach and obviously a terrific person. Tom Coughlin will be miss in Giants blue.
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Very disappointing to lose a great head coach like Tom Coughlin but also understandable considering the past couple of years, the roster of players he was given to work with and his age. I certainly hope to see him in the broadcast booth.
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Getting rid of Coughlin is like the Red Sox getting rid of Francona (and let me say that I am NOT a Red Sox fan).
What did Francona do? He won _two_ World Series for a club that hadn't won one in 86 years, and he was fired.
What did Coughlin do? He won _two_ Super Bowls for a club that hadn't won one in 17 years, and he was shown the door.
Reese is responsible for the roster, and if he isn't fired, expect more of the same, no matter who is the HC -- which, I believe, will be Bill Cowher.
Interception Manning's blessing of McAdoo should automatically disqualify him from contention. When he said "we were competitive in most of the games" he should have said "we were competitive in most of the games until I threw or fumbled away the key interceptions for the game" instead.
What did Francona do? He won _two_ World Series for a club that hadn't won one in 86 years, and he was fired.
What did Coughlin do? He won _two_ Super Bowls for a club that hadn't won one in 17 years, and he was shown the door.
Reese is responsible for the roster, and if he isn't fired, expect more of the same, no matter who is the HC -- which, I believe, will be Bill Cowher.
Interception Manning's blessing of McAdoo should automatically disqualify him from contention. When he said "we were competitive in most of the games" he should have said "we were competitive in most of the games until I threw or fumbled away the key interceptions for the game" instead.
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S & S--
Oh come on, have some compassion. There are 31 other teams who also draft, develop, coach and play. And in most cases they are not run by dummies. The Giants won SB 42 and 46, so we should not be so harsh, wanting the heads that won to now roll. They won 2 of the past 8 Super Bowls, and remain competitive. We should hope to draft better and win again without house cleaning.
In the NFC east, the Cowboys have won only 2 playoff games in twenty years. The Redskins last SB win was in the mid-eighties, and the Eagles have not won a SB in 50 years. We should be applauding Coughlin and Manning.
Oh come on, have some compassion. There are 31 other teams who also draft, develop, coach and play. And in most cases they are not run by dummies. The Giants won SB 42 and 46, so we should not be so harsh, wanting the heads that won to now roll. They won 2 of the past 8 Super Bowls, and remain competitive. We should hope to draft better and win again without house cleaning.
In the NFC east, the Cowboys have won only 2 playoff games in twenty years. The Redskins last SB win was in the mid-eighties, and the Eagles have not won a SB in 50 years. We should be applauding Coughlin and Manning.
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I am not a football fan, but I try to keep up on what is going on, because my brother is. It seems to me that the Giants are giving up on Mr. Coughlin, who appears to be a very good coach despite his record in the last four years. I'll
bet he winds up on another NFL team,before you can say "jack robinson."
bet he winds up on another NFL team,before you can say "jack robinson."
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A defensive line that can't stop the run or rush the passer. No talent at linebacker. A defensive secondary with no depth. No NFL tight end. Average running backs that fumble. An offensive line that can't stay healthy enough to evaluate. One superstar at wide receiver and a bunch of other guys that can't get open and when they do they can't catch the ball. A 6-10 coach is forced to resign because he can't get 4-12 talent to the playoffs. Definitely not the Giants finest hour. Best of luck, Tom. We look forward to your Hall of Fame induction.
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If Tom Coughlin had coached the 1958-1963 NY Giants they might have won a couple of more NFL Championships. Ditto for Bill Parcells.
I wish the best for Coach Coughlin and hope he enjoys the time he now has to spend with his family.
I wish the best for Coach Coughlin and hope he enjoys the time he now has to spend with his family.
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He won 2 SB's but the fans want a constant winner especially with a franchise QB. Reese is responsible for the roster so he should have gone first. JPP was over-rated as a healthy DE and now is a shell of that player with 1 good hand.
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As aggravating as the last three seasons have been for this Giants fan, it has been a great run providing two mind-boggling SB wins, a great coach and QB. Not too many coaches have 2 SB wins and not many QBs either. Thank you for 2007 SB win against the nearly-perfect team from Boston. That made up for the 2004 NY Yankees heartbreaker.
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Not counting the QB, whose INTs probably hastened the end of the TC era, it should go without saying that the HC was the best and classiest part of the NYG organization, the tent pole holding up the rest. Who's next? Given the GM's general mismanagement of affairs, one could almost imagine a Ray Handley-type disaster looming.
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OMG, after 2 years of Ray Hanley, how could anyone ever forget?
That's a lesson that's forever burned into my memory...
That's a lesson that's forever burned into my memory...
I am not surprised, but in some ways it saddens me. I am not a Giants fan, but I respect Coughlin a lot, and if for anything, it was fun to watch him on the sidelines during a game. The guy has class, he basically fell on the sword for the Giants and quit, rather than having them fire him.
I don't think he totally deserved it, though, the Giants front office has laid one egg after another. Sure, they got Cruz as an unsigned free agent and drafted Beckham, but other than that Reese's yield has been terrible. Their defensive line is no longer good, and their linebackers and secondary is at best mediocre. They also don't have a good running back and their offensive line was not great, and blaming coughlin for the mediocre season alone isn't fair. I would argue the fact that the Giants came close to winning many of those games was a testament to Coughlin's coaching, rather than a sign of his failure.
If the Giants keep Reese and promote McAdoo, I would bet good money that next year you won't see much of an improvement, Reese is only marginally better than the late, unlamented John Idzik.
I don't think he totally deserved it, though, the Giants front office has laid one egg after another. Sure, they got Cruz as an unsigned free agent and drafted Beckham, but other than that Reese's yield has been terrible. Their defensive line is no longer good, and their linebackers and secondary is at best mediocre. They also don't have a good running back and their offensive line was not great, and blaming coughlin for the mediocre season alone isn't fair. I would argue the fact that the Giants came close to winning many of those games was a testament to Coughlin's coaching, rather than a sign of his failure.
If the Giants keep Reese and promote McAdoo, I would bet good money that next year you won't see much of an improvement, Reese is only marginally better than the late, unlamented John Idzik.
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When Ernie Accorsi “retired” as GM in 2007 and moved to Carolina as a “consultant”, almost the entire front office and scouting staff went with him, each moving up one position in Carolina. Now the Panthers are loaded with talent after good drafts, and the Giants struggle. Jerry Reese is a good man, but he was left to build his own staff. His drafts have not been productive. Unfortunately it appears that he is more suited to being an asst GM.
Coughlin has done wonders with the talent provided to him. You can judge a coach's work by how much he is missed after he is gone. I'll betcha that this past decade is looked back at as a golden age in the decades ahead. Good work, Coach Coughlin.
Coughlin has done wonders with the talent provided to him. You can judge a coach's work by how much he is missed after he is gone. I'll betcha that this past decade is looked back at as a golden age in the decades ahead. Good work, Coach Coughlin.
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Coach Coughlin has performed honorably and admirably throughout his tenure with the Giants. I won't celebrate his departure, instead TC has my heartfelt thanks for leading us on two championship runs that thrilled my entire family.
Time for Tom to join the pre and post NFL game expert panels on television. He certainly is a lot closer to today's game than most of those former coaches now filling that role. And I am sure his ratio of compensation to work effort would certainly improve. Love to see him there.
You have to coach the "talent" that you have. Unfortunately, Mr. Coughlin was not provided with talent sufficient to win a weak division. I cannot understand how Jerry Reese still has a job and Coughlin does not.
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I could not agree more. Reese has allowed the vaunted Giants defense to deteriorate into a laughing stock. Eli couldn't score enough points, knowing his defense would yield another touchdown. How is that Coughlin's fault? REESE NEEDS TO GO!
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Great ending for the Giants all around. They had a tough coach and a good man who left when the time was right. And at 69, he deserves a break. Congrats to Mara and Tisch for understanding the importance of continuity and hope they hire another who deserves their long-standing support.
And this from a Redskins fan.
And this from a Redskins fan.
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The New York Jets could used some Coughlinism.
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Coughlin lost team, at least partially in last four seasons.
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Tom Coughlin's twelve seasons with the NYG, were up and down. I'm blessed the two games I brought my son to see they won. That's something he will never forget. Thanks Coach Coughlin, for great memories.
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Sports, as in life, is always, "What have you done for me lately?"
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Thanks, Tom. Thanks for the great Super Bowl wins. Thanks for being a great coach and a great man. You always handled the job with class. Good luck and God speed. I hope to see you inducted in Canton soon. You will be missed.
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If I promised you the next Giants coach would have 7 losing seasons out of the next 12 but win 2 superbowls, would you take him? I would. Great job Tom. You will be missed.
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The Giants should ask Peyton Manning to be their new Head coach. His playing days are almost over and he is the virtual Head Coach for the Broncos.
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Hats off to a classy guy. We will miss you Coach. Now how about we bid adieu to Mr. Reese?
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A class act man and a class act organization. I'm proud to be a Giant fan...win or lose.
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I'm going to miss Coach Coughlin. Like so mnay of these commentators, he brings to mind my father and the years he took me to see the Giants at YAnkee Stadium. For some reason, Coughlin made me feel like i was watching those Football Giants, the Webster's, the Huff's, the Tittle's and the Katcavage's. I loved those guys and looked up to them. His sticking by Eli in the face of his early career criticism meant so much to us too - if Eli weren't o the field in those Super Bowl games, who knows what would have happened. The Mara's have done great things for the city, the franchise, and their fans. These are big shoes to fill. Good luck. And thank you, Coach! God speed.
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Coughlin is a HOF coach, straight and simple. Two rings in just over a decade is about as good as it gets. Eli put up sensational numbers this year; Giants were 6th in the NFL in points scored. But a beyond-dismal, late-swooning defense combined with the perennial injury status of Victor Cruz doomed NYG. Would like to see Sean Payton step in but that's unlikely. McAdoo makes sense for Eli's continuity.
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A Patriots fan laments Coach Coughlin's departure. This goes way beyond two bitter end-of-game Super Bowl losses to the Giants. Coach Coughlin's leave-taking leaves a void in the coaching ranks. The Giants will miss him sorely and his replacement will have no honeymoon. I enjoyed him from afar.
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Thank you. But, just so you know, when you're guy retires we wont be able to say nice things about him. He plays fast and lose with the rules. What is know is just the tip of the iceberg.
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His actions during the Carolina game were inexcusable.
Coughlin disgraced himself, as well as the Giants organization.
Good riddance to a man of such little character.
Coughlin disgraced himself, as well as the Giants organization.
Good riddance to a man of such little character.
Nobody who cheers for Cam Newton gets to talk about anyone's character. Hayseed.
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The guy coached hundreds of Sundays. Look at the entire body of work, not just one game. You'll see a man of great character.
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I agree that Coughlin erred by not removing Beckham from that game. Should this define an entire career? Not at all. By the vast majority of accounts, he is respected, admired and loved as a leader and human being. A little perspective is in order here.
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It seems to me that what the Giants missed over the past two seasons is players who don't get hurt. Spagnolo had a terrific defense his first time in NY, got him a head coaching job. McAdoo has produced a very interesting and effective offense, even after losing Cruz, how many tight ends, and on defense Antrel Rolle, Beeson, JPP ?
We can question why so many good players in the past went elsewhere, and why the backups weren't there when needed. It seems to me that maybe Reese carries more of the blame than the coaches.
We can question why so many good players in the past went elsewhere, and why the backups weren't there when needed. It seems to me that maybe Reese carries more of the blame than the coaches.
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We had some great thrills with Coughlin teams and he certainly will be in the HOF but a time to step down comes for everyone. The G's need to take a closer look at the Personnel situation.
Hats off to Tom Coughlin, a great couch and a great man.
Now he can enjoy his family and enjoy the game as a fan.
Even get a gig with CBS as an analyst.
Good Luck TC.
Now he can enjoy his family and enjoy the game as a fan.
Even get a gig with CBS as an analyst.
Good Luck TC.
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I'm from Cleveland and it would take a herculean effort just to elevate that steaming pile of a franchise called The Browns to the level that got Tom Coughlin fired. If Haslam were a good owner, and he's not, he'd have tried to lure Coughlin in to run the whole organization. Instead, he put the organization's freakin' attorney in charge of personnel and is going to hire a coach before he hires a GM.
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Your comments are 100% on the money. Good luck (the Browns will need it.)
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Maybe Kevin Costner can make another fantasy movie about the Browns.
I was raised in NY by one of THE greatest NY Giants fans who ever lived - my dear ol' dad. He lived for his Giants games on Sundays after working three jobs all week to support my mom and us five kids. The Giants were a highlight in his life. If I showed you a picture of my dad, you'd swear it was a picture of Tom Coughlin - for real. Dad passed away in 2007 and the Giants beat those Pats the following February. I am heartbroken over the news of Tom Coughlin's stepping down. A truly great American, he embodies all of the values I was taught by my dad - work hard, care about people, never give up. Watching Tom on the sideline every game made me feel closer to my dad. Watching the Giants play will never be the same for me again. Love you, Tom Coughlin - I will miss you (including your cursing/throwing fits) like crazy. May God bless you richly on your journey - thanks for keeping my dad's spirit alive for me.
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Tom Coughlin is a class guy. The New York Football Giants are a class franchise. Thank you, TC, for all the great memories. And for two ticket tape parades up Broadway!
And I do think it's time GM Jerry Reese packed his bags, too.
And I do think it's time GM Jerry Reese packed his bags, too.
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Like in all our capitalistic system, football is a business. In business you need to be successful to survive. Four seasons seems a fair amount of time to achieve some success. Tom will not retire, moving on to some college for rest and recuperation. He will be back in the NFL, soon.
Oh great let's inject some anti capitalist occupy rhetoric into a column about sports. Btw- Coughlin is a republican.
After the Giants won the second Super Bowl against the Pats at the end of the 2011 season, I swore I would never ask anything further of those Giants again. And basically my wish was granted- the Giants have been essentially irrelevant since. Shame on me. (As if I have anything to do with this.)
But when you look at the Knicks, Nets and Jets (and the Yankees and Mets too) you have to admire the Giants management and feel grateful for a NY team that wins championships by playing over its head. That means good coaching and good character. I'd take another two Super Bowl wins over the next decade.
But when you look at the Knicks, Nets and Jets (and the Yankees and Mets too) you have to admire the Giants management and feel grateful for a NY team that wins championships by playing over its head. That means good coaching and good character. I'd take another two Super Bowl wins over the next decade.
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NY Giants head coach record (1st 8 years)
Tom Coughlin (2004-2011)
74 wins, 54 losses
3 Division Championships
2 NFC Championships
2 Super Bowl Championships
Bill Parcells (1983-1990)
77 wins, 49 losses, 1 tie
3 Division Championships
2 NFC Championships
2 Super Bowl Championships
Tom Coughlin took the expansion team Jacksonville Jaguars to 2 AFC championship games before joining the Giants.
Bill Parcells took the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl and the Jets to the AFC championship game after leaving the Giants.
We Giants fans have been very fortunate to have been witness to two of the very best head coaches in the NFL. They so successfully practiced their craft with our team, winning a combined 4 Super Bowl championships.
Best wishes Tom Coughlin, in both the next chapter of your professional life and more importantly, your famliy life.
Thanks for the GREAT memories !!
See you in "THE HALL" in Canton, real soon !! :-)
Tom Coughlin (2004-2011)
74 wins, 54 losses
3 Division Championships
2 NFC Championships
2 Super Bowl Championships
Bill Parcells (1983-1990)
77 wins, 49 losses, 1 tie
3 Division Championships
2 NFC Championships
2 Super Bowl Championships
Tom Coughlin took the expansion team Jacksonville Jaguars to 2 AFC championship games before joining the Giants.
Bill Parcells took the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl and the Jets to the AFC championship game after leaving the Giants.
We Giants fans have been very fortunate to have been witness to two of the very best head coaches in the NFL. They so successfully practiced their craft with our team, winning a combined 4 Super Bowl championships.
Best wishes Tom Coughlin, in both the next chapter of your professional life and more importantly, your famliy life.
Thanks for the GREAT memories !!
See you in "THE HALL" in Canton, real soon !! :-)
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Thanks for a fantastic ride, Coach. A couple of legendary runs made with what's quite rare these days--humble, sportsmanlike conduct.
GO GIANTS!
GO GIANTS!
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As a Patriots fan I had the highest respect for him as he was able to defeat us twice in super bowls. he was the enemy but he was a brilliant enemy. I am sorry to see him go.
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Coach Coughlin has been a great coach and leader for the Giants. In addition to offensive, defensive, and special teams coaches for the players , he should have hired a time management coach for himself. If that was done the Giants would have been in post season play this year. Thanks for the wonderful memories Coach.
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You will be missed.
If you're looking for a new career, we need someone to run for President.
If you're looking for a new career, we need someone to run for President.
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Thank you Tom Coughlin! I have been a Giants fan since the age of six, and I have to say that the last two Super Bowl seasons were roller coaster rides that may have shortened my life but proved immensely satisfying.
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It was once said of Satch Sanders (a 14 year Celtic): he gave the team 7 of his best years, and 7 of his worst.
So too with TC. Now that he has faced reality and stepping down we can be a bit nicer talking about him.
He coached a very talent thin 2007 team to a nice SB win (how many rookies?). With Elly May doing a great Eli Manning imitation (throw to Manningham in particular), the second SB was a nice achievement. But......
He stuck with Gilbreath (spelling) too long. In the face of injury, the talent too thin over the years, with Joseph and Bennett and Canty and Cromartie getting away.
Line backing remained a glaring hole in the team for way too long.
Inadequate tight ends a continuing problem.
Inside the 20 year line ===== Death Zone for the Giants.
So who's next? Pagano? Kelly? The coach at Boston College (there's always a Giant/BC connection isn't there?)
It's too bad. Spags has a great history. McAdoo made Elly May look almost like the Talented Mr. Brady....no name receivers but some good stats.
More than likely a new coach will replace these folks.
And wait until Cruz and Shofner and Jones return to the lineup.
So too with TC. Now that he has faced reality and stepping down we can be a bit nicer talking about him.
He coached a very talent thin 2007 team to a nice SB win (how many rookies?). With Elly May doing a great Eli Manning imitation (throw to Manningham in particular), the second SB was a nice achievement. But......
He stuck with Gilbreath (spelling) too long. In the face of injury, the talent too thin over the years, with Joseph and Bennett and Canty and Cromartie getting away.
Line backing remained a glaring hole in the team for way too long.
Inadequate tight ends a continuing problem.
Inside the 20 year line ===== Death Zone for the Giants.
So who's next? Pagano? Kelly? The coach at Boston College (there's always a Giant/BC connection isn't there?)
It's too bad. Spags has a great history. McAdoo made Elly May look almost like the Talented Mr. Brady....no name receivers but some good stats.
More than likely a new coach will replace these folks.
And wait until Cruz and Shofner and Jones return to the lineup.
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I'm not an insider but anyone can see how loved this guy is by his players and how much he's done for the organization. But in my armchair quarterbacking, I was always amused by his body language on the sidelines when things went wrong (as they did often in the past couple of seasons). Headphone nearly falling off, walking closer to the field, hands on hips with palms up, head tilted -- as if he was the most perplexed guy on the field. End of an era...
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I'm discouraged because an ample dose of ageism has worked its way into discussions re whether Coughlin should stay or go. Here's the (multi-part) thing: (a) Tom may not think he's done yet, (b) I'd love to see him get a head coaching job somewhere else and thrive, and (c) a BIG thing most are overlooking - Who are the Giants going to get to coach who's as good or better?
Letting Coughlin resign is a mistake. Improve the players, don't "resign" the coach.
Letting Coughlin resign is a mistake. Improve the players, don't "resign" the coach.
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As a long-time suffering NY Jets fan, I've always respected and liked the Giants since the Parcell era. I of course rooted for the Giants in the two Super Bowls against New England, and have often wished the Jets had a coach like Coach Coughlin. I deeply respect his integrity, his dignity (the anti-Rex!), and his adherence to the fundamentals. But most of all, I am in awe that at the age of 60, he changed his coaching style to suit the new generation of players in order to establish a much-needed working rapport. How many professional managerial people have been able to do that? Now that he's no longer coaching (for now), he should write a book on this because I know a few people I'd give a copy to.
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Coughlin has already written a book on this: Earn the Right to Win: How Success in Any Field Starts with Superior Preparation. Well worth reading.
I think it was classy of the Giants organization to let him resign rather than fire him.
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It would have been classier if management had backed him up with defense and depth. TC and age are the scapegoats for mismanagement that is younger and higher up.
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Frankly I got tired of looking at the guy's peevish face. He always looked like someone was doing him wrong. I say bring in Belichick.
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You mean the cheater?
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You're the second person I've heard say to bring in Belichick. Why on earth does anyone think that bringing in Belichick is an option? Why not just get Belichick and Brady?
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Wait, Eli performs terribly and Coughlin has to go??? That doesn't make sense.
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Are you making things up? Statistically this was the best season of Eli's career. The defense performed terribly.
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In reading these comments, I am VERY surprised that Coughlin isn't taking A LOT more heat for the Giants missing the playoffs in 6 out of the last 7 seasons. Yes, they won two Super Bowls on his watch, and he deserves credit for that, but you could also make a strong case that they basically wasted Eli Manning`s prime by missing the playoffs so much. The Giants would have been justified in firing Coughlin two years ago, and they frankly should have fired him after last season.
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You need players - the defense has degraded from terrible to the worst in football.
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During Eli's prime they got two super bowls. That isn't easy. Its more than Peyton. More pretty much anyone recenly except Brady. Same as Rothelisberger, more than Favre. Don't get greedy.
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Also helps if the player have all their fingers. Not the coach's fault either
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I would say the GM Reese is more responsible for the place the Giants are in. I would also like to go back to the way the Giants of old were. The Giants used to have a great pass rush, solid defense and a running game that would milk the clock. Those are the Giants I rooted for. No more $100 million dollar quarterbacks who cant motivate or gain the respect of their teammates.
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Giants fans should count themselves lucky for having coach Coughlin at the helm for all these years. The team's limitations this year would fall squarely on the shoulders of the players who simply couldn't finish in critical moments. The coach and assistants may have made some questionable decisions but that's hardly unique. A quiet, firm, creative and unwavering presence, a great teacher, motivator and student of the game - he will be missed by not only the team and fans but by those of us who have watched his demeanor and character prevail in that turbulence of the NFL. Thanks coach Tom and pax vobiscum!
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Nothing but respect for Coach Coughlin but it was time for him to step aside.
See you in the Hall of Fame Coach.
See you in the Hall of Fame Coach.
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Thanks TC, for the great years in Jacksonville and for the Giants Super Bowls.
You've been a great coach. Come on home to the "First Coast", maybe you could inspire our Jaguars.
You've been a great coach. Come on home to the "First Coast", maybe you could inspire our Jaguars.
Coughlin was a class act for a classy franchise. He will be missed.
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Farewell Coach!
A very classy gentlemen who always did they best he could.
He lead the team to two more SB victories and deserves a great deal of credit for those wins. ( Gints = 4, Eagles = 0 )
He should be proud of his accomplishments and can now relax and watch the rebuilding effort ( pay attention Reese ).
A very classy gentlemen who always did they best he could.
He lead the team to two more SB victories and deserves a great deal of credit for those wins. ( Gints = 4, Eagles = 0 )
He should be proud of his accomplishments and can now relax and watch the rebuilding effort ( pay attention Reese ).
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Have a great retirement coach. This season your team just did not have good enough quality and had 2 or 3 great players. It was evident in the previous 2 seasons also.
Great admiration and respect for Coach Coughlin. When I see him I think about a family man and father calling his son on Sept. 11th to get out of the World Trade Center. Saving his son is what makes this man great to me. When you consider this, it's easy to know why his players have great admiration and affection for him.
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Whoever gets the job must know this: he's not 'replacing' Tom Coughlin … TC is irreplaceable.
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BEST coment of all, Roderick. AMEN to THAT!
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This was a season that demonstrated the difference between 6 and 10 and 11 and 5 or even 12 and 4 might have been a defensive stop here or there; perhaps a first down or two at the right moment; not dropping well thrown passes; and knowing where you are on the field and how much time is left in the game....it was tough to watch but Couglin demonstrated class whatever the circumstances as did his QB. All the best coach. thanks for the memories, see you in Canton.
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No question Coughlin was/is a class act and led the Giants well for much of his time here. But do think some of his time management and play calling this year made a difference in their record - like yesterday kicking field goal instead of going for it on 4th down late in the game. The game has changed a lot in recent years and, in the end, don't think Coughlin caught up fast enough...
two super bowls against the Patriots?
this guy will be a hero & champion forever
-lifelong Jets fan
this guy will be a hero & champion forever
-lifelong Jets fan
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You can inhale the swamp water gases of the meadowlands only so long before you spiral out-of-control or become concrete additive. At 69, few things bother you as Social Security pays 100% at age 70. Of course, the two Super Bowl rings cushion the exit but the idea of a rocking chair is often too much to handle. Network halftime shows are always an option but when you're steeped in NY Giant tradition, flippant, -- glib TV antics turns you cold. American football in the Northeast is serious business for iron men of the gridiron estates where getting dirty and wining is everything.
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As a non-Giants fan, the NY Football Giants remain among the short list of class organizations in professional sports. Only four head coaches have more Super Bowl wins than Coughlin and I look forward to his joining them in the Football Hall of Fame some day.
Enjoy your retirement, Tom, you've earned it!
Enjoy your retirement, Tom, you've earned it!
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If Jerry Reese is primarily responsible for putting the talent on the field, he surely needs to go. I would love to see a published synopsis of his signing of free agents and draft picks over the last 9 years. I am betting he has made some terrible decisions regarding both. To me, he is the root cause of the Giant failures (actually the real root cause is the team owners who retain him).
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Maybe a good time to step down, but it will be tough to find someone who can fill his shoes.
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A superb tactician in the tradition of Tom Landry. A supreme motivator and a man who taught the never-give-up philosophy as well as anyone, including John Harbaugh. He deserves another team next year, for sure.
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Coach Coughlin, through the highs and the lows, the NY Giants have been my favorite team for about 45 years now. You adapted as well as you could with the personnel that was available to you. I love football and I love the Giants and I would just like to thank you for all that you worked for and sacrificed to make this team the best that you possibly could. Best wishes and continued success in whatever you pursue in the future.
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A bittersweet ending to a nice career. I believed it was time for Coach Coughlin to ride off into the sunset, but it is still sad to see him go. Thanks for the memories, Tom!
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Tom Coughlin exemplifies the values of the NY Giants franchise. He has been a great coach, but even more importantly, a great man.
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If the Giants do not keep McAdoo in some capacity, I can watch Sponge Bob reruns the next few seasons.
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I've lived through Giant coaches from Alex Webster, Bill Arnsparger... though Ray Perkins and the great Bill Parcells. And I was surprised, if not a little disappointed, when Tom Coughlin was named in 2004. Boy, how wrong I was. Not only is Coughlin a great coach, he is also a good man who never forgot how to adapt for the betterment of his team. A class act. A community-minded person, who became a beloved coach (just listen to his players speak about him). Now I wonder who will replace him. No one, really. I just hope the new coach remembers what Coughlin never forgot... to be a New York Football Giant.
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Thanks Tom, you are and have been a great coach and a better man. From the first day here to the last. You will be missed by Giant fans but never forgotten.
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Coach Coughlin, You are a class act and have been a beacon for the Giants, the NFL and the fans. Whatever else you do and wherever you go those principles will be gratefully received.
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Coughlin is a class act in a class organization. I wish him and his family well in the future.
Now, the Giants just have to get a Defensive Coordinator who knows how to run a 60-minute, not 58-minute, game.
Now, the Giants just have to get a Defensive Coordinator who knows how to run a 60-minute, not 58-minute, game.
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He will be missed. But there has to be changes for more success.
I am quite sure he isn't ony person who should be gone.
I am quite sure he isn't ony person who should be gone.
Tom Coughlin was a class act and brought not only two Super Bowls to the Giants but dignity and respect because of his demeanor and the way he led the team. It may have been time for him to go but it is a travesty if the general manager is allowed to remain with the team. A coach cannot be expected to win if the player personnel department supplies him with mediocre talent. General Manager Reese did Coach Coughlin, the team, and the fans a disservice with the players he drafted and traded for. No coach the Giants will bring in can be expected to be successful if Reese remains the person responsible for findng the players the team needs to win.
Coughlin was a strict disciplinarian when he first came to the team but was able to adjust his coaching style to the times. He deserves credit for not only winning but for being able to change and open himself up to improving his relationship with the current generation of players. I wish him excellent heath and happiness and thank him for his service not only to the Giants but to professional football as well. He will be missed.
Coughlin was a strict disciplinarian when he first came to the team but was able to adjust his coaching style to the times. He deserves credit for not only winning but for being able to change and open himself up to improving his relationship with the current generation of players. I wish him excellent heath and happiness and thank him for his service not only to the Giants but to professional football as well. He will be missed.
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What's Reese still doing there?? He failed the Giants but Coughlin took the blame...
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Thanks Tom, for a great run. Two Super Bowl victories speaks for itself.
2015 was not meant to be, I guess, starting with JP3's explosive Independence Day, to Eli's game 1 decision not to go up 2 scores in the closing minutes at Dallas, to Victor Cruz's neverending injury, to a matador "prevent a W" defense in about half a dozen final drives, to the unhinging of our best wide receiver in a must-win game.
Most of that was not coach's fault. But whoever replaces Coughlin I hope has a Parcells/Belichek command of the players' respect, where they are terrified of making boneheaded plays, terrified of failing on fundamentals, and terrified of letting potentially great seasons slip through their fingers. We've got a great QB, a great WR, and an unmatched legacy of defense. That should translate to playoff runs, starting in 2016.
2015 was not meant to be, I guess, starting with JP3's explosive Independence Day, to Eli's game 1 decision not to go up 2 scores in the closing minutes at Dallas, to Victor Cruz's neverending injury, to a matador "prevent a W" defense in about half a dozen final drives, to the unhinging of our best wide receiver in a must-win game.
Most of that was not coach's fault. But whoever replaces Coughlin I hope has a Parcells/Belichek command of the players' respect, where they are terrified of making boneheaded plays, terrified of failing on fundamentals, and terrified of letting potentially great seasons slip through their fingers. We've got a great QB, a great WR, and an unmatched legacy of defense. That should translate to playoff runs, starting in 2016.
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Thank you Coach Coughlin. You made it was easy to root for the NY Giants these past 12 years. Best of luck to you in your future endeavors.
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Two Super Bowl wins....great job coach!
In Detroit he would get a 5-year contract extension.
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As a Patriots fan, I can't say I was happy to lose to this man in two Superbowls, but he is one of the coaches I admire most for his ability to motivate his team and his humble character. He seems to value the welfare of his players and they seem to value his leadership, which are rare traits in today's league.
He can retire happy with those two stunning victories over his friend and former colleague Bill Belichick, whom he thoroughly outcoached in those two games. There are plenty of organizations that would be happy to have him if he want's to stay active, I just hope it isn't an AFC team.
He can retire happy with those two stunning victories over his friend and former colleague Bill Belichick, whom he thoroughly outcoached in those two games. There are plenty of organizations that would be happy to have him if he want's to stay active, I just hope it isn't an AFC team.
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You have to admire Coach Coughlin by looking at trajectory of his career.
He made some big changes in his approach when he moved on from Jacksonville. Then he won two Super Bowls with the Giants.
The past few years the Giants' roster has deteriorated, particularly in the defensive line area. Coach Coughlin has not gotten any younger. Those two things pointed to a change.
But Coach Coughlin and Eli Manning sure accomplished a lot. All Giants fans should give thanks to them. Now it's time for something new.
He made some big changes in his approach when he moved on from Jacksonville. Then he won two Super Bowls with the Giants.
The past few years the Giants' roster has deteriorated, particularly in the defensive line area. Coach Coughlin has not gotten any younger. Those two things pointed to a change.
But Coach Coughlin and Eli Manning sure accomplished a lot. All Giants fans should give thanks to them. Now it's time for something new.
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You'll be missed.
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Coach Coughlin retires with the dignity he has earned by bleeding Giant Blue for so many years. Coach Coughlin deserves to ride into the sunset on his terms and enjoy his grandkids full time. I applaud your decision to collect the accolades you have earned Coach, and decided to call an end to a distinguished coaching career. Thank you Coach for everything you have done and tried to do! You will be missed,
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As sad as this is, it was time. In fact, it was probably time two years ago. While I am not completely sold on McAdoo, the Giants did have one of the best offenses in the league this year. While Eli still made mistakes at times, they would have made little difference if the team had had even a halfway decent defense. Rashaad Jennings proved these last few games that he can be a solid running back. The offensive line was decent this year and will improve with players coming back from injury. The Giants need to focus almost exclusively on rebuilding the defense over the next two years. If they build even a middling defense, they will win 11-13 games a year and be legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
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Why is Jerry Reese permitted to keep his job?
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I congratulate Coach Coughlin for his excellent leadership over the last 12 years, and I agree that it was probably time for the Giants to move on to a new coach. I am disappointed in the defense this year; hopefully that will be addressed aggressively this coming year. One also has to wonder what the season would have been like if JPP had reported to training camp intact...
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It was a (mostly) great run. Thanks, Coach.
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A coach that helped keep the Giants as a rare sports franchise that displays integrity and class. I hope he is offered some sort of role within the organization as his mere presence should help the team maintain its standards. As a fan I am grateful to him for his role in the Giants' success on the field and for running a team that I could be proud to root for. Thank you Mr. Coughlin, and best of luck in your future endeavors.
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An outstanding man, an outstanding coach. What inspired me the most was when he decided to change his entire coaching style. A man willing to put aside his ego in favor of the team. I look forward to his induction in the RIng of Honor.
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Reese NEEDS TO GO as well!
Coughlin SHOULD NOT serve as this years fall guy since the players who have UNDERWHELMED us the past 4 years were provided solely by Reese.
Does the rational that he picked Beckham get him a pass? Not in my mind. He's failed far more in his player picks, free agent signings and player cuts (ie James Jones) than he's succeeded.
Only the acutely conservative, slow to change Mara mindset will save Reese's sorry behind.
We'll likely be reading an article the same time next year where Reese is stepping down.
Save us another season of BELOW MEDIOCRITY, Mr Mara/Tisch and let go of Reese today!! You'll have this fans (since the atrocious 1960's) gratitude forever.
Coughlin SHOULD NOT serve as this years fall guy since the players who have UNDERWHELMED us the past 4 years were provided solely by Reese.
Does the rational that he picked Beckham get him a pass? Not in my mind. He's failed far more in his player picks, free agent signings and player cuts (ie James Jones) than he's succeeded.
Only the acutely conservative, slow to change Mara mindset will save Reese's sorry behind.
We'll likely be reading an article the same time next year where Reese is stepping down.
Save us another season of BELOW MEDIOCRITY, Mr Mara/Tisch and let go of Reese today!! You'll have this fans (since the atrocious 1960's) gratitude forever.
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Reese didn't blow double-digit leads late in the fourth quarter. Reese's players had numerous games in hand up to the two-minute warning. Coaches' boneheaded decisions were what led to catastrophe after catastrophe.
Worst defense in football -
A very honorable and dedicated man who devoted his entire being to the success of the Team. A man who recognized his strengths and weaknesses and was not afraid to make changes and adapt. A man who recognized that it was time, and for the benefit of the Organization, he chose to make it as easy as possible.
Congratulations Coach on your outstanding achievements.......on your impact on many young players that will serve them well in the years to come......... and on the values and the level of professionalism that you most favorably represented for the entire Giants Organization.
A very classy guy........All the Best.... & thanks for those Super Bowl thrills.
Congratulations Coach on your outstanding achievements.......on your impact on many young players that will serve them well in the years to come......... and on the values and the level of professionalism that you most favorably represented for the entire Giants Organization.
A very classy guy........All the Best.... & thanks for those Super Bowl thrills.
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Thanks Tom for the 2 Championships and representing the NY Giants with class and professionalism. Now- When does Reese go?
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He was the best coach in Giants history and had a clear vision for Eli and Odell. He also won with some seriously mediocre talent over the years. People think of Simms and Parcells as the best combo but it's Eli and Tom. 2 of the greatest moments in Giants history was beating/outsmarting NE twice with less talent. A great class act
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Thanks, Coach! Tough last 3-4 seasons, but you made this town proud.
Best of luck and see you at the Induction Ceremony!
Now...anyone want Jerry Reese?
Best of luck and see you at the Induction Ceremony!
Now...anyone want Jerry Reese?
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Coughlin and the Giants are a class act which sadly is rare in sports these days. They allowed the man to step aside with dignity after having brought the franchise two Super Bowl victories in historic upsets against a heavily favored opponent.
I wish him well in the future and hope that the Giants can find a suitable replacement that can bring out the best in the franchise in the last years of Eli Manning's career.
I wish him well in the future and hope that the Giants can find a suitable replacement that can bring out the best in the franchise in the last years of Eli Manning's career.
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12 Years, 5 Playoffs, 2 Super Bowl wins then they were huge underdogs - priceless. I am one of those who believes it was time for a change but grateful for the SB wins. Time to spend time with the 11 grandkids Tom!
Next Stop - Hall of Fame!
Next Stop - Hall of Fame!
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Can't help but feel sad. This is an end to an era with highs and lows, but not much in between. Thank you, Coach Coughlin.
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Thanks for your heart, your energy, two Super Bowl Championships and so many GREAT moments of Giants football!
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