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New York Giants News: Tom Coughlin Steps Down as Head Coach

By Nick Ziegler

Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin (C) waves to fans while walking off the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles won 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin (C) waves to fans while walking off the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles won 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Recent New York Giants news is what many expected, as reports are coming in that Tom Coughlin will not be the coach of the Giants in 2016.

Coughlin has been the coach of the Giants for the past 12 seasons, and despite a few close calls, Coughlin was retained by the Giants’ ownership until today.

In 12 seasons with the Giants, Coughlin totaled a 102-90 record with five trips to the playoffs and two Super Bowl titles.

The past three seasons have not been good ones for the Giants, as they have had a losing record each season, as they went 7-9 in 2013, 6-10 in 2014, and 6-10 again in 2015. Even though Coughlin may be a Hall-of-Fame coach, three straight losing seasons in the NFL will likely cost a coach their job.

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At 69-years-old, this may be the end of the road for Coughlin, who has had a very successful coaching career with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Giants.

In 20 seasons as a coach, Coughlin has totaled a 170-150 record in the regular season, a 12-7 record in the playoffs, five division titles, and the two Super Bowl wins in New York.

Coughlin released the following statement on the Giants’ website about his decision to step down:

“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.”

Whether or not Coughlin retires is yet to be seen, but his tenure with the Giants appears to be over, as an offseason of change will now be occurring in New York.

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