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In Spags we trust indeed. The New York Giants are once again on the hunt for a new head coach after firing Brian Daboll amid a disappointing 2-8 start to the season. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, several familiar names have already surfaced as potential replacements — and Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is at the top of that list. Spagnuolo, a two-time Super Bowl champion with Kansas City, has strong ties to the Giants organization and remains one of the most respected defensive minds in football. Steve Spagnuolo Emerges as a Strong Candidate for the Giants’ Job The Giants’ opening has quickly become one of the more appealing jobs in the league. The team has a young, improving roster and what many believe is a true franchise quarterback in Jaxson Dart. After several up-and-down seasons, general manager Joe Schoen is now focused on finding a coach who can bring stability, discipline, and leadership to the locker room. According to Rapoport, three names are already being floated for the job: Chiefs’ Spagnuolo, former Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce, and Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Spagnuolo’s name stands out for good reason. The 64-year-old coach has deep ties to the Giants organization, having led their defense from 2007 to 2008 and again from 2015 to 2017, even stepping in as interim head coach during his final season. Former Giants running back Rashad Jennings told TMZ Sports he believes Spagnuolo could be the right fit to lead the team again. “Out of all the coaches that have coached, I wouldn’t be surprised if they asked Spags to come back to lock down that defense and get an offensive-minded coordinator to take over the offense,” Jennings said. The Giants’ defense was once the backbone of their championship runs, and bringing in a coach with Spagnuolo’s experience could restore that identity. “Sky’s the limit for them guys,” Jennings added, referencing the team’s young talent, including running back Cam Skattebo, who is recovering from a serious ankle injury. Why Spag’s Coaching Style Stands Out In Kansas City, Spagnuolo has crafted one of the NFL’s most versatile and unpredictable defenses. Players have described his approach as both demanding and transformative. “It requires a lot of guys to be accountable,” linebacker Leo Chenal told the Kansas City Star, explaining how every defender on the field must be ready to make pre-snap adjustments. Chiefs safety Bryan Cook echoed that sentiment. “We’ve got checks about everything they do — motion, shifts, you name it,” he said. “Spags’ playbook is a lot more complex than I thought. But if we get it done how he wants, it’s poetry in motion.” Cornerback Joshua Williams explained that the confusion Spagnuolo’s system creates for opposing quarterbacks is one of its biggest advantages. “When they see something they haven’t seen, it throws everything off and messes up their timing,” Williams said.
