Track the latest interviews conducted by the Giants for their next head coach. Candidates will be announced after each interview is completed.
Completed interviews:
- 2nd Interview - Leslie Frazier - Buffalo Bills DC/Asst. Head Coach
- Brian Flores - Former Miami Dolphins Head Coach
- Patrick Graham - New York Giants Asst. Head Coach/DC
- 2nd Interview - Brian Daboll - Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator
- Dan Quinn - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator
- Lou Anarumo - Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Coordinator
Leslie Frazier
Current Position: Buffalo Bills Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach
Interview Dates: January 22 & 28
Frazier, who coordinated the NFL's top-ranked defense in 2021 and whose 23-year NFL coaching career includes a stint as a head coach, had his second interview for the Giants head coaching position.
Frazier, 62, had his initial conversation with the team on Saturday when he spoke via video conference with team president John Mara, chairman Steve Tisch and Joe Schoen, who was hired a week ago as the Giants' new general manager.
On Friday, Frazier met at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center with Mara, Tisch, Schoen and senior vice president of player personnel Chris Mara. He also met with other members of the front office and toured the team's facility.
Schoen and Frazier joined the Buffalo Bills in 2017 and spent the last five seasons working together, the former as the team's assistant general manager and the latter as defensive coordinator (and assistant head coach since 2020).
Frazier earned a Super Bowl ring as both a player and an assistant coach.
This season, Frazier's defense was a driving force as the Bills finished 11-6 and won their second consecutive AFC East title. Buffalo defeated New England in a wild card game two weeks ago and lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in a divisional playoff game on Sunday night.
The Bills' defense finished first in the NFL in several statistical categories. The unit allowed the fewest points-per-game (17.0), fewest total yards (272.8) and passing yards (163.0) a game, fewest yards-per-play (4.6) and first downs a game (16.8) and the lowest opposing third-down conversion percentage (30.8 on 66 successes in 214 attempts). Buffalo also tied for third with 30 takeaways and has finished in the top 10 in that category in each of Frazier's five seasons as coordinator.
The defense compiled those numbers without a single player getting elected to the Pro Bowl.
Frazier was the Minnesota Vikings' interim head coach for the final six games of the 2010 season. After he led the team to three victories in six games, the interim tag was removed. In his second full season in 2012, running back Adrian Peterson was the NFL's most valuable player and the Vikings earned a playoff berth with a 10-6 record but lost a wild card game to division rival Green Bay. Frazier's last season with the Vikings was 2013 when they finished 5-10-1.
He spent two seasons as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive coordinator and one as the Baltimore Ravens' secondary coach before joining the Bills.
Frazier began his career as the head coach at Trinity University – now known as Trinity International University – in Illinois from 1988-96. He was the defensive backs coach at Illinois from 1997-98.
In 1999, Frazier got his first NFL job when the Philadelphia Eagles hired him to be their defensive backs coach. He stayed four years before joining the Cincinnati Bengals as their defensive coordinator in 2003. Frazier was a defensive assistant with the Indianapolis Colts in 2005 and defensive backs and assistant head coach when they won Super Bowl XLI the following season. He joined the Vikings as defensive coordinator in 2007 and added the title of assistant head coach the following year, roles he kept until becoming interim head coach.
Frazier's five-year NFL playing career began in 1981, when he signed with the Chicago Bears as a free agent from Alcorn State. A defensive back, he became a standout player on one of the NFL's finest defenses. He led Chicago in interceptions in three consecutive seasons. When the Bears were 15-1 and won Super Bowl XX in 1985, Frazier had a team-high six picks as the Bears recorded 61 takeaways and held opponents to 12.4 points per game. But he tore his ACL during a trick punt return in the Super Bowl rout of New England and never played again.
Frazier finished his career with 20 interceptions for 343 return yards and two touchdowns.
Frazier and his wife, Gale have three children: Kieron, Chantel and Corey.
Brian Flores
Former Position: Miami Dolphins Head Coach
Interview Date: January 27
Flores is a four-time Super Bowl winner as an assistant in New England and the Miami Dolphins' head coach the previous three seasons.
Flores, a 40-year-old Brooklyn native, was 24-25 with the Dolphins. In his 2019 debut season, Miami lost its first seven games but finished 5-11, including a Week 17 victory against the Patriots that dropped New England to the third playoff seed and cost them a first-round bye. The following year, the Dolphins won nine of their last 12 games to finish 10-6 but did not qualify for the postseason. In 2021, Miami became the first team in NFL history to follow a seven-game losing streak with a seven-game winning streak. The Dolphins ended the season with a 9-8 record and out of the playoffs.
Despite two consecutive winning seasons, Flores was dismissed after the Dolphins again defeated New England in their final game.
Flores has coached all three phases of football – offense, defense and special teams – and began his professional career as a scout. During his 18 years in the NFL, Flores has contributed to victories in Super Bowls XXXIX, XLIX, LI and LIII and seven AFC championships, all with New England.
Flores joined the Dolphins in 2019 after spending 15 seasons in a variety of roles with the Patriots. He joined the organization as a scouting assistant in 2004 and was promoted to pro scout two years later.
Flores began his coaching career as a special teams assistant for New England from 2008-09. In 2010, Flores served as an offensive assistant and worked with special teams. He spent his final eight seasons (2011-18) in New England coaching defense, first as a defensive assistant (2011), then as safeties coach (2012-2015), linebackers coach (2016-2017) and finally as the team's defensive play-caller and linebackers coach in 2018.
A two-year starter at linebacker for Boston College, Flores was part of four bowl-winning teams. He was named to the Big East All-Academic Team in 2003. Flores graduated from BC with his bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in administrative studies.
Flores was a running back and linebacker at Poly Prep in Brooklyn.
Flores and his wife, Jennifer, were married in 2009. They have two sons, Miles and Maxwell, and a daughter, Liliana.
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Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores pats the helmet of Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) as he stretches during warm-ups ahead of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores coaches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. Miami won 20-3. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks with Miami Dolphins center Michael Deiter (63) ahead of the start of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores guides his team from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores guides his team from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches players during NFL football training camp,Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores directs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores stands on the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sidelines during a NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, left, works with Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) during warm-ups ahead an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. The Dolphins won 20-3. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches the game during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores enter the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks on against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores greets wide receiver Mack Hollins (86) before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks onto the field to face the New York Jets in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores gestures against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins won 22-10. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks on against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores greets Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (18) before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. The Jaguars defeated The Dolphins 23-20. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores leaves the field at the end an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during pregame warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Dolphins, 45-17. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Head coach Brian Flores (Miami Dolphins) gives instructions during the National team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores stands during the national anthem NFL football against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills won 35-0. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores calls a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores works the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, right, congratulates offensive guard Solomon Kindley (66) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores reacts to a play during an NFL football practice, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores embraces outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55)during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches the game during the second half of a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, center, look up during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches players stretch out during NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores look on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores wears a mask on the sidelines as the Dolphins take on the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks on from the sidelines /C? during the first half of an an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov.. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores gestures on the sidelines as the Dolphins take on the New England Patriots during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Head coach Brian Flores walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores greeting individual players during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Dolphins defeated the 49ers, 43-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, right, greets wide receiver Mack Hollins as the team warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores speaks to fan on the sideline before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks the field before, an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores speaks to fan on the sideline before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks up, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores gestures, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks up, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks the field before, an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches the game, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores yells from the sidelines, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks the field, before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores gestures, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores greets players before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks on during practice before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores on the sideline against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores stands not he field at the end of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores follows a play, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores stands on the field, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 59-10. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks off the field after an NFL football preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Jaguars 22-7. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores walks on the field prior to an AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New England Patriots safeties coach Brian Flores, right, walks on the sideline during practice Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Tempe, Ariz. The Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks in NFL football Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, Feb. 1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New England Patriots defensive assistant coach Brian Flores goes over a play during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Monday, Aug, 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores walks on the field during warm ups prior to an AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Chicago. The Patriots won 38-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores looks up from the sideline during the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Mo. The Patriots won in overtime, 37-31. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores looks up from the sideline during the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Mo. The Patriots won in overtime, 37-31. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores speaks with reporters before an NFL football practice, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores, right, stands on the field as cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots defensive assistant Brian Flores yells out during the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots won the game 23-20. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches from the sidelines during Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston, Texas. The Patriots won the game in overtime, 34-28. (Greg Trott via AP)
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, right, talks with safety's coach Brian Flores as they walk out to the field before practice begins at the NFL football team's facility Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots play the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo on Sunday. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches from the sideline against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LII, Sunday Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. The Eagles defeated the Patriots 41-33 to win their first Super Bowl. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New England Patriots safeties coach Brian Flores gives instructions from the sidelienuring an NFL game against the Houston Texans on December 13, 2015. The Patriots defeated the Texans 27-6. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Patrick Graham
Current Position: Giants Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Interview Date: January 26
Graham has received much praise for his work game-planning and calling the defensive signals the last two seasons.
In 2021, the defense kept the Giants competitive in several games when the offense struggled to score points, despite the short or long-term loss of Blake Martinez, Jabrill Peppers, Logan Ryan, Adoree' Jackson and Lorenzo Carter due to injuries or COVID-19. Although the Giants finished 21st in the NFL by allowing 354.8 yards a game, they were 11th after giving up an average of 5.3 yards-per-play.
Tae Crowder, the 255th and final selection of the 2020 NFL Draft, stepped in for Martinez to call plays in the huddle and led the Giants with 130 tackles. Second-year safety Xavier McKinney had a team-high five interceptions and won an NFC Defensive Player of the Week Award. Azeez Ojulari led the team and finished second among NFL rookies with 8.0 sacks.
The Giants' defense improved significantly in Graham's debut season as coordinator. The unit ranked ninth by allowing 357 points, 94 fewer than their total in 2019.
The defense was 12th in the NFL by allowing 349.3 yards-per-game after finishing 27th at 377.3 yards the previous season. It was their best defensive finish since 2016, when they were 10th in the league by allowing 339.7 yards a game. Giants opponents averaged just 5.3 yards a play, the NFL's ninth-lowest figure.
One year after placing 20th in the NFL, the rushing defense ranked 10th, allowing 111.4 yards a game. That was also their best figure since 2016 (when they were tied for third at 88.6 rushing yards a game). The pass defense jumped from 28th in the league in 2019 to a tie for 16th by giving up 237.9 yards game, the team's lowest figure since 2013, when the Giants allowed 223.3 yards a game through the air and were 10th in the league.
Graham has 13 years of NFL coaching experience with four teams. He has coached in the playoffs in eight of those seasons and has been part of teams that have won seven division titles, two conference championships and one Super Bowl (XLIX with New England).
Graham was the Miami Dolphins' defensive coordinator in 2019.
Prior to joining the Dolphins, Graham spent the 2018 season as the Green Bay Packers' inside linebackers coach and defensive run game coordinator. Under his tutelage, Martinez totaled 144 tackles (91 solo) and a career-high 5.0 sacks. Green Bay's defense limited opponents to 4.3 yards per rush, which was 13th in the league.
Graham's line was instrumental in the Giants fielding the NFL's most improved defense in 2016. The team allowed 158 fewer points and 1,290 fewer yards than it did in 2015. Their 17.8 points per game allowed was second in the NFL and the team's best since 2002.
Graham began his NFL coaching career in New England, where he spent seven seasons with the Patriots (2009-15). He was a coaching assistant in 2009 before being promoted to defensive assistant in 2010 and linebackers coach in 2011. Graham moved to defensive line from 2012-13 before returning to the linebackers in 2014-15.
During his tenure with New England, the Patriots won the AFC East title all seven seasons, the conference championship twice and Super Bowl XLIX. In his five years as a position coach (2011-15), New England led the NFL in takeaways (150) and was tied for fourth in sacks (214).
Graham played collegiately at Yale, where he was a defensive lineman for the 1999 team that shared an Ivy League title with Brown. He earned his bachelor's degree in sociology with a concentration in economics and African American studies.
A native of Waterbury, Conn. (born in Des Plaines, Ill.), Graham and his wife, Pamela, have two children, Morgan and Silas.
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New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during OTA practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Thursday May 27, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during OTA practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Thursday May 27, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham talks with New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) before a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham talks with New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) before a week 13 football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday December 5th, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a week 11 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday November 22nd, 2021 in Tampa, Florida
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham talks with New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) before a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a week 12 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday November 28th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham talks with New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) before a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Defensive coordinators Patrick Graham and Steve Spagnuolo talk following a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a NFL Training Camp practice at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday August 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a week 14 football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a NFL minicamp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Saturday May 15, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a preseason game against the New England Patriots on Sunday August 29th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Defensive coordinators Patrick Graham and Steve Spagnuolo talk following a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham before a week 16 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday December 26th, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday July 30, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday July 30, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Saturday August 7, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during OTA practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday June 4, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday July 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Thursday July 29, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham looks on before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 17, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham watches training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday September 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham embraces free safety Xavier McKinney (29) as players warm up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 13-7. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants' Patrick Graham watches warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks to defensive coordinator Patrick Graham during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday August 26, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham talks with the players during NFL football training camp, Friday, July 26, 2019, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham speaks to the media NFL rookie mini camp on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, left, talks with middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan (52) during NFL football training camp,Friday, July 26, 2019, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 27-14. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 43-0. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham watches players during NFL football training camp,Friday, July 26, 2019, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham talks on his headsets from the sideline during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 43-0. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham speaks to the media during NFL rookie camp on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New York Giants defensive line coach Patrick Graham talks to defensive lineman Damon Harrison (98) during NFL training camp practice on August 3, 2016 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive line coach Patrick Graham talks to the defensive line during NFL mini-camp on April 27, 2016 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive line coach Patrick Graham during NFL mini-camp on April 27, 2016 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive line coach Patrick Graham talks to Dalvin Tomlinson (94),Damon Harrison (98), Olivier Vernon (54) and Kerry Wynn (72) during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on, Sunday October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) stands with defensive line coach Patrick Graham before a preseason week 1 NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on August 12, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Brian Daboll
Current Position: Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator
Interview Dates: January 21 & 25
Daboll became the first Giants head coach candidate to have a second interview for the position.
Daboll, 46, spent the day at the team's Quest Diagnostics Training Center and met with team president John Mara, chairman Steve Tisch, senior vice president of player personnel Chris Mara and Joe Schoen, who was hired last week as the Giants' new general manager. He also met with other members of the front office and toured the facility.
Daboll's first interview was Friday evening via video conference with John Mara, Tisch and Schoen. Schoen and Daboll have worked together with the Bills for the last four seasons.
In 2021, Daboll's offense excelled as Buffalo won its second straight AFC East title with an 11-6 record. The Bills finished third in the NFL with 28.4 points a game and fifth with 381.9 yards a game. Quarterback Josh Allen finished sixth in the league with a franchise-record 409 completions, seventh with 36 touchdown passes and eighth with 4,407 yards. Allen's favorite target, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, caught 103 passes for 1,225 yards and 10 touchdowns.
This postseason, the Bills routed New England, 47-17, in a wild card playoff game and lost to the defending AFC champion Chiefs, 42-36 in overtime, on Sunday night in Kansas City in a divisional round game.
In 2020, Daboll was voted the AP's NFL Assistant Coach of the Year after the Bills finished 13-3 and unseated longtime powerhouse New England atop the division. Allen finished second in the NFL most valuable player voting after setting Buffalo single season franchise records with 4,544 yards, 37 touchdown passes, a 69.2 completion percentage and a 107.2 passer rating.
Daboll joined the Bills in 2018 after helping lead Alabama to its 17th national championship in 2017. He was the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach that season.
Daboll has 20 years of NFL coaching experience. He spent 11 seasons with the New England Patriots (2000-06, 2013-16) in a variety of roles and helped the franchise win five Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX and LI). Daboll has been an offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns (2009-10), Miami Dolphins (2011) and Chiefs (2012). He was also the Jets' quarterbacks coach in 2007-08.
Prior to entering the NFL, Daboll spent one year (1997) as a volunteer assistant at the College of William & Mary – where he first met Bills coach Sean McDermott – before serving two seasons (1998-99) as a graduate assistant for Nick Saban at Michigan State.
A 1997 graduate of the University of Rochester, Daboll was a two-year starter for the YellowJackets at safety.
A native of West Seneca, N.Y., he attended St. Francis High School. He and his wife, Beth, have six children: Mark, Christian, Aiden, Haven, Avery and Luke.
View photos from the coaching career of Brian Daboll.
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, talks with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. In his 20th NFL season and third in Buffalo, Daboll has transformed a once plodding, run-oriented attack into one of the league’s top passing units. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll runs a drill during an NFL football team minicamp practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on before an NFL regular season football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Steelers defeated the Bills 23-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, left, greets Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) talks to offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks to players during the NFL football team's organized team activities in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) talks to Bills Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the stretching period of practice at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks the field against the Houston Texans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Houston. The Texans won the game in overtime 22-19. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) talks to Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the stretching period of practice today at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park,N.Y. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (James P. McCoy / Buffalo News) Pool Photographer
Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll calls plays from the field during the second day of training camp opened to the media at ADPRO Sports Training Center's outdoor field in Orchard Park,N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll sits on the bench before an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, encourages quarterback Josh Allen as he warms up before an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Bills defeated the Panthers 27-14. (Joe Robbins via AP)
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Orchard Park, N.Y. After taking a short break, the Browns are resuming their coaching search by interviewing Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who previously worked in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes, File)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills defeated the Bengals 21-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Bills won the game 27-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll look on from the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Detroit. The Bills defeated the Lions 24-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Detroit. The Bills won the game 24-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, talks with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who formerly coached at the Patriots, speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, fist bumps quarterback Nathan Peterman before a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, center, talks with quarterbacks A.J. McCarron, right, and Nathan Peterman during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Sunday, July 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman (2) gets direction from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the team's NFL football minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, June 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll shown during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, right, talks to quarterback Nathan Peterman before a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Alabama offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll, instructs quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during an NCAA college football practice, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll,right, announces drills to quarterback Jalen Hurts during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll, runs drills during an NCAA college football practice, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks towards his players during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll announces drills to Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts as he steps back to pass during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll announces drills to Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New England Patriots offensive assistant Brian Daboll on the sidelines during the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday October 26, 2014 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates a touchdown catch with coach Brian Daboll in action against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday February 1, 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, site of Super Bowl XLIX. New England defeated Seattle 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll walks the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll looks on from the sidelines as he watches the action on the playing field during a week 6 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Patriots defeated the Colts 34-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll, right, shouts instructions as he and defensive line coach Brendan Daly watch from the bench area during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll looks on from the sidelines during a week 7 NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct 23, 2016, in Pittsburgh. The Patriots won 27-16. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll celebrates a touchdown with receiver Aaron Dobson in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots tight end coach Brian Daboll, center, wears military-style clothing during Salute to Service weekend on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll walks the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots offensive assistant Brian Daboll on the sidelines during the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday October 26, 2014 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll celebrates the Patriots win against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday February 1, 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, site of Super Bowl XLIX. New England defeated Seattle 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Brian Daboll runs a drill during NFL football training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., Monday, July 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Assistant coach Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs directs play against the Green Bay Packers in a pre-season game Aug. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 24 - 3. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Assistant coach Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs directs play against the Green Bay Packers in a pre-season game Aug. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 24 - 3. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Assistant coach Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs directs play against the Green Bay Packers in a pre-season game Aug. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 24 - 3. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks with quarterback Brady Quinn (9) of the Kansas City Chiefs during play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Oct. 14, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa won 38 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs watches play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Oct. 14, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa won 38 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden, left, greets Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before their teams face off in an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. Daboll was the offensive coordinator of the Browns last season. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Miami Dolphin offensive coordinator Brian Daboll calls a play during a game between the Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Dolphins 17-13 in an NFL preseason game Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll checks out his play chart during the NFL week 6 football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Quarterback Chad Henne (7) of the Miami Dolphins sets for play with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug, 27, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of the Miami Dolphins calls a play during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug. 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks to an NFL official during the NFL week 6 football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of the Miami Dolphins calls a play during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug. 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks at his play chart and talks on his headsets during the NFL week 6 football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Miami Dolphin offensive coordinator Brian Daboll oversees pre game warm-up prior to a game between the Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Dolphins 17-13 in an NFL preseason game Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, talks with quarterback Chad Henne during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Sheldon Brown, left, greets Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before their teams face off in an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. Daboll was the offensive coordinator of the Browns last season. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, works the sidelines along side Browns safety T.J. Ward (43)during their NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll calls a play for quarterback Brady Quinn (10) during morning practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll works the sidelines in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll works the sidelines in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, second from right, works the sidelines along with players, from left, tight end Benjamin Watson (82), offensive lineman Joel Reinders, defensive tackle Titus Adams (62) and tight end Joel Gamble (87) during the Browns NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks with quarterback Derek Anderson back into the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll celebrates after a touchdown in an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, center, greets wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (11) after Massaquoi's touchdown catch against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches during warmups before an NFL pre-season football game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll yells at his offense during an NFL pre-season football game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll congratulates Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs (16) as he comes off the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches during warmups before an NFL pre-season football game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on during an NFL preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on August 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 17-0. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre (4), right, talks to New York jets quarterbacks coach Brian Daboll in the waning minutes of the Jets 26-14 victory over the Cincnnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots NFL football team wide receiver Reche Caldwell (87) talks with receivers coach Brian Daboll at practice at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. (AP Photo/Robert E. Klein)
New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell (87) laughs as he talks with wide receiver coach Brian Daboll, standing, and receiver Jabar Gaffney, right, as they stretch before practice at the team's football facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday Jan. 10, 2007. The Patriots will face the San Diego Chargers in the divisional round of the NFL's AFC playoffs Sunday. Caldwell is a former Charger who came to the Patriots before the start of 2006-2007 season. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots NFL football team newly acquired wide receiver Doug Gabriel (85), right, gets some advice from receivers coach Brian Daboll at practice at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. (AP Photo/Robert E. Klein)
Dan Quinn
Current Position: Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator
Interview Date: January 24
A New Jersey native whose stint as the Atlanta Falcons' coach included a trip to Super Bowl LI, Quinn spent the 2021 season as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, who won the NFC East title with a 12-5 record. Dallas allowed 21.1 points a game, the NFL's seventh-lowest figure. The Cowboys were second in third-down defense, allowing conversions on just 34.1% of their opportunities (76 of 223). Dallas had league-high totals of 34 takeaways and 26 interceptions, significant improvements after posting 23 takeaways and 10 picks in 2020, the year prior to Quinn's arrival.
Two of Quinn's defenders were selected to the Pro Bowl. Linebacker Micah Parsons led all rookies with 13.0 sacks, and cornerback Trevon Diggs topped the NFL with 11 interceptions.
Quinn, 51, was named head coach of the Falcons in February 2015. In just over five seasons, he led Atlanta to a 43-42 regular season record plus a 3-2 mark in two postseason appearances. In 2016, the Falcons went 11-5, won the NFC South and defeated Seattle and Green Bay to win the conference title before losing to New England in the Super Bowl.
The following season, the 10-6 Falcons defeated the Rams in a wild card game on the road before falling to the eventual Super Bowl champion Eagles in Philadelphia. In his time as head coach, Quinn's defenses ranked sixth in the league by forcing 105 turnovers. He was dismissed five games into the 2020 season.
Quinn earned his first head coaching opportunity with his work as the Seattle Seahawks' defensive coordinator in 2013-14, when the team made consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning once. Over those two seasons, Quinn's defense led the NFL by allowing the lowest per-game averages in total yards (270.4), passing yards (178.8) and points (15.2) while limiting opposing offenses to just 91.6 rushing yards-per-game.
In those two seasons, the Seahawks' defense paced the league with 63 takeaways – including an NFL-best 39 in 2013 - and 28 interceptions.
Quinn originally joined Seattle in 2009 as the assistant head coach/defensive line coach under Jim Mora. He made his NFL coaching debut in San Francisco as a defensive assistant in 2001 before spending six years coaching the defensive lines for the 49ers (2003-04), Miami Dolphins (2005-06) and Jets (2007-08). Between his stints with the Seahawks, Quinn served as the defensive coordinator at the University of Florida (2011-12), guiding the defense to a top-10 finish in 2011 - eighth in total defense (299.5 yards a game) and seventh in passing defense (166.8).
Quinn got his start coaching the defensive line at William & Mary (1994), then spent one season at Virginia Military Institute (1995) followed by a four-year stint as defensive line coach at Hofstra (1996-99) before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 2000.
Quinn was a four-year letter winner and two-time co-captain (1992-93) defensive lineman at Salisbury State (Division III in Salisbury, Md.), where he recorded 139 career tackles. Quinn also lettered in track and field and held the school record in the hammer throw. He was inducted into the Salisbury State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
Quinn is originally from Morristown, N.J. and is a graduate of Morristown High School. He and his wife, Stacey, started Quinn's Corps in 2004 which helps serve members of the military both at home and abroad.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn points during the NFL football team's organized team activities Monday, May 24, 2021 in Frisco, Texas. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, center, watches the team warm up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn looks from the sideline prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 in Arlington, Tex. The 49ers won the game 23-17. (Paul Jasienski via AP)