New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is on the hot seat going into this season, and will need a big year if he wants to return to the Giants in 2016, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.
The two-time Super Bowl winning head coach needs to turn the Giants back into a contender if his career is to be extended in New York. The Giants are 13-19 the past two seasons, and in a city that always wants winners, a losing record doesn't cut it.
The Giants have brought back defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who was their defensive coordinator in 2007 when they won the Super Bowl. The Giants were 29th in terms of yards allowed per game last season, and Spagnuolo looks to fix that on the defensive side of the ball.
The Giants already have their franchise quarterback in Eli Manning, and have surrounded him with talent. Last years first round draft pick Odell Beckham Jr. exploded onto the scene, and captured the NFL offensive rookie of the year award. In 12 games played, Beckham caught 91 receptions for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns. Beckham will be joined with a healthy Victor Cruz, who missed most of last season due to injury.
The Giants have been trying to rebuild their offensive line ever since winning their last Super Bowl, but it has been a difficult task. In the past three drafts the Giants have used two first round picks on linemen. Justin Pugh and Ereck Flowers will need to produce if the Giants want to have a good season, because keeping Manning on his feet will be key to their success.
Coughlin has been on the hot seat before. Prior to the 2011 season, Coughlin was under pressure for not making the playoffs for two consecutive years. Ironically the Giants missed the playoffs with a 10-6 record, but would win the Super Bowl the following year with a 9-7 record. Coaching in New York has it's positive and negatives, but one thing is sure your always under the spotlight. Coughlin will likely have to get the Giants into the playoffs if he wants to continue his career in New York.
