Shocking Shake-Up: Giants Management Reveals Plans to Bring Back Eli Manning as Head Coach, Leaving Current Coach Brian Daboll ‘Blindsided and Furious’
New York, NY — June 17, 2025
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the NFL and left fans and insiders alike in disbelief, the New York Giants’ upper management has announced its intention to bring back franchise legend Eli Manning—the two-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback—as the next head coach of the team.
Sources inside the organization confirmed that the decision was made in a closed-door meeting late Monday night, during which senior executives expressed their desire to “restore the Giants’ legacy by returning to the DNA that brought us championships.” Manning, who retired in 2020 and has since worked as a broadcaster, mentor, and ambassador for the team, is reportedly “highly interested” in taking on the challenge.
The move comes as a major surprise, especially considering the team currently has a head coach: Brian Daboll, who took over in 2022 and led the team to a playoff berth in his first season. However, following two underwhelming campaigns since, patience inside the organization appears to have run thin.
But what truly has the sports world buzzing is the reaction from Daboll himself. According to multiple insiders, the coach was not informed of the decision prior to the public leak and only learned of management’s discussions through media reports. One source described Daboll as “completely blindsided, deeply hurt, and absolutely furious.”
“He poured everything into this team,” the source said. “To learn that your job is being dangled in front of a guy who’s never coached a down in the NFL without even the courtesy of a conversation—it’s a slap in the face.”
Daboll, who is under contract through the 2026 season, has not made any official statement, but he was reportedly seen leaving the team facility early this morning, avoiding reporters. His future with the team is now uncertain.
Fans have taken to social media with mixed reactions. Some are thrilled at the idea of seeing Manning—beloved for his cool demeanor and clutch playoff performances—return to lead the team from the sidelines. Others are concerned that handing the reins to someone with zero coaching experience is a risky gamble.
“Eli is a legend, no doubt,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). “But coaching is a different beast. This isn’t a feel-good movie.”
Meanwhile, NFL analysts are already debating the implications. “This isn’t just about football,” said ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “This is a power move. It’s emotional. It’s nostalgic. But whether it’s smart—that’s the million-dollar question.”
As for Eli Manning, he has yet to make a public comment, though a spokesperson for the Manning family issued a brief statement saying, “Eli has always loved the Giants organization and is humbled by their continued belief in him. He’s currently evaluating the opportunity.”
The Giants are expected to hold a press conference later this week. Until then, the NFL world waits—stunned, curious, and more than a little skeptical—about what could be one of the most dramatic coaching shifts in franchise history.
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