The New York Giants officially promoted offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo to head coach on Thursday.
Giants promote OC Ben McAdoo to head coach
Eli Manning has reportedly lobbied hard for McAdoo to get the job.
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“I am honored to serve as the 17th head coach in the history of the New York Giants franchise,” McAdoo said in a statement. “I am thankful to the Mara family, the Tisch family and Jerry Reese for this opportunity.
“It has been a privilege to work and learn under Coach Coughlin.”
The Giants were believed to primarily be pursuing candidates with extensive head coaching experience, but it seems as if Eli Manning’s endorsement will push McAdoo over the top.
Manning, who was visibly emotional when Tom Coughlin resigned earlier this month, reportedly lobbied ownership to bump McAdoo up to head coach. Fox Sports’ Mike Garafolo says Manning expressed a strong desire to the Maras for the offense to remain the same, which means McAdoo was the logical choice to replace Coughlin.
“I’m excited,” Eli Manning said about McAdoo’s promotion. “I’m excited for the Giants organization and for the team. I think Coach McAdoo is a great coach, a great teacher, and will be a great leader of this team. I’m excited to continue to work with him and grow within this offense, and get this organization back where it needs to be.”
McAdoo joined the Giants' staff in 2014 after seven years as an offensive coordinator in Green Bay. He coached tight ends with the Packers until the 2011 campaign when he made the switch to QB coach. Aaron Rodgers thrived under McAdoo's tutelage, posting a 106.9 passer rating in those two seasons.
Manning experienced similar success with McAdoo. He’s thrown 65 touches with a 92.9 QB rating over the last two seasons. The Giants rank fourth in touchdown passes and ninth in points per game since 2014.
McAdoo has been highly thought of throughout the process. Giants very much want to keep him. Set for the ultimate promotion tomorrow
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 14, 2016 Though the Giants' offense has flourished over the last two years, the team hasn't. New York posted its second consecutive 6-10 record this season and missed out on the playoffs for the fourth straight year. Despite winning two Super Bowls and leading the Giants to a .531 winning percentage over 12 years, Coughlin stepped down as head coach Jan. 5.
With the 35-year-old Manning signed for four more seasons, it’s in the Giants’ best interest to keep him satisfied. If they’re going to compete for a championship in the coming years, it will likely be due to Manning’s continued elite performance.
And now his man is sticking around.
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