New York Giants: Reaction to Tom Coughlin Stepping Down as Head Coach
By Nick Ziegler
Tom Coughlin has officially stepped down as the coach of the New York Giants, and there has been plenty of kind words for the great coach.
Being an NFL head coach for 20 years is not an easy thing to accomplish, and in 20 years of coaching, Coughlin has left his mark on many players in the league. With Coughlin stepping down, many of his former players are wishing the best to their former coach, as he enters a new chapter in his life and career.
I had the honor to play for a legend. Thank you coach Coughlin
— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) January 4, 2016
TC is an exceptional coach and an even better person. It’s been a honor to play for a HoF coach. Thank you Coach Coughlin
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) January 4, 2016
It has been one of the greatest honors of my life and career to be lead by Tom Coughlin, my life will forever be changed. #legacy #NFL#gmen
— Josh Brown (@Kickingitwith3) January 4, 2016
"Coach Coughlin taught me how to be a professional with respect, class and focus. I am eternally thankful. I'll be at the HOF ceremony."
A Giant Career #ThanksTC pic.twitter.com/GiDWrXVi8w
— New York Giants (@Giants) January 4, 2016
Great coach and an even greater man. Thank you TC for everything you have taught me on and off… https://t.co/oGWGOsuoT1
— Markus Kuhn (@themarkuskuhn) January 4, 2016
Thank you Tom Coughlin for demanding the very best from myself/teammates every single day. Respect is not given, it's earned #NYG 2xSBChamps
— Coach David Diehl (@davediehl66) January 4, 2016
“I met with John Mara and Steve Tisch this afternoon, and I informed them that it is in the best interest of the organization that I step down as head coach. I strongly believe the time is right for me and my family, and as I said, the Giants organization.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as head coach of the New York Football Giants. This is a not a sad occasion for me. I have spent 15 years with this organization as an assistant and head coach and was fortunate to be part of three Super Bowl winning teams. A Lombardi Trophy every five years is an achievement in which we all take great pride.
“Obviously, the past three years have not been what any of us expect, and as head coach, I accept the responsibility for those seasons.
“I think it has been evident these last 12 years here how much pride I take in representing this franchise. I am gratified and proud that we were able to deliver two more Lombardi trophies to the display case in our lobby during that time. That is a tribute to our players and staff, and it was truly fulfilling to be the leader of those teams.
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“I appreciate the support of John and his family and Steve and his family, and of Jerry Reese and his staff. I think our organization is a great representation of what I mean when I talk about ‘team’.
“Finally, I would be remiss if I did not thank my wife Judy and our four children and their spouses and our 11 (soon to be 12) grandchildren. None of this would have been possible without their unconditional love and support.”
We don’t know whether or not the 69-year-old Coughlin has coached his last game in the NFL, but if he does indeed retire, he has had an impressive coaching career with a winning record and two Super Bowl titles.