Brian Daboll furious after Daniel Jones’ failed play in Giants’ ugly first half vs. Panthers
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Brian Daboll furious after Daniel Jones’ failed play in Giants’ ugly first half vs. Panthers

Brian Daboll might be losing patience with Daniel Jones. The Giants’ coach was downright furious with his quarterback for not pulling the trigger on a flea flicker during the first half of the Giants’ game against the Panthers in Germany, per the NFL Network broadcast.  On 3rd-and-1 at the Giants’…

Wink Martindale throws unprovoked shade at New York Giants

Wink Martindale throws unprovoked shade at New York Giants

There’s no love lost between New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who currently coaches at Michigan. The two had an ugly offseason blowup that led to Martindale’s “resignation,” but little has been said since then. Daboll has routinely brushed off questions about his…

The reasoning behind Giants’ controversial two-point conversion decisions
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The reasoning behind Giants’ controversial two-point conversion decisions

Here is one thing that traditional football fans and analytics sleuths all should be able to agree on: The goal is to win, not tie.  Perhaps that bit of common ground can bring two opposed sides closer together. Debate continues to rage over whether it is smart coaching to attempt…

Brian Daboll defends ‘analytics-based’ approach with Giants’ two-point conversions
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Brian Daboll defends ‘analytics-based’ approach with Giants’ two-point conversions

This is all prearranged. The coaching staff discusses it during the week and determines that the Giants will go for the two-point conversion if specific time and score situations arise.  “If we get in that situation, that’s what we’re going to do,’’ head coach Brian Daboll said. “But it’s analytics-based.’’ …