KNEE SURGERY FOR JARRAD DAVIS…
According to media reports, New York Giants inside linebacker Jarrad Davis has undergone knee surgery and will miss an unspecified “prolonged” period of time. The cause and severity of the knee injury are also not publicly known. The Giants had re-signed Davis to a 1-year, $1.2 million contract this offseason.
The Giants signed Davis to the 53-man roster from the Practice Squad of the Detroit Lions in late December 2022. He was pressed into service immediately, starting the regular-season finale and the two playoff games at inside linebacker. In those three contests, he was credited with 18 tackles, one tackle for a loss, and two quarterback hits.
Davis was originally drafted in the 1st round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Lions. He has spent time with the Lions (2017-2020, 2022) and New York Jets (2021). Davis has played in 68 regular-season games with 51 starts.
GIANTS LOSE ASSISTANT SPECIAL TEAMS COACH…
New York Giants Assistant Special Teams Coach Anthony Blevins has been hired as the new head coach of the XFL’s Vegas Vipers. The 46-year old Blevins had been with the Giants since 2018, including under head coaches Pat Shurmur and Joe Judge. He had served as assistant special teams coach in 2018-2019, assistant defensive backs coach in 2020, assistant linebackers coach/special teams assistant in 2021, and then back to assistant special teams coach last season.
2007: Assistant Defensive Backs Coach/Director of Player Development, New York Jets
2006: Director of Player Development, New York Jets
Pro Experience: Cornerback, New England Patriots (1991-1993), Buffalo Bills (1993-1994), Philadelphia Eagles (1995), New England Patriots (1996), New York Jets (1997-1998)
Collegiate Experience: Cornerback, Clemson University (1987-1990)
Born: August 8, 1969
Treier’s Resume:
2021-Present: Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, New York Giants
2020: Defensive Quality Control Coach, New York Giants
2019: Safeties Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Marshall University
2018: Defensive Backs Coach, Marshall University
2017: Defensive Analyst, Marshall University
2016: Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach, University of Tennessee at Martin
2014-2015: Graduate Assistant, Marshall University
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: None
Born: May 9, 1990
Blevins’ Resume:
2021: Assistant Linebackers Coach/Special Teams Assistant, New York Giants
2020: Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, New York Giants
2018-2019: Assistant Special Teams Coach, New York Giants
NEW YORK GIANTS SIGN ADOREE’ JACKSON…
Multiple media outlets are reporting that the New York Giants have signed free agent cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, who was cut by the Tennessee Titans last week. The contract is reportedly a 3-year, $39 million deal that includes $26.5 million in guaranteed money.
The 25-year old, 5’11”, 185-pound Jackson was drafted by the Titans in the 1st round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In his four seasons with the Titans, Jackson played in 46 regular-season games, with 41 starts, accruing 189 tackles, 33 pass defenses, two interceptions, and three forced fumbles. He missed most of the 2020 NFL season with a knee injury, playing in just the last three games.
COACHING STAFF CHANGES…
According to Giants.com, the team has made a number of changes to the assistant coaching staff:
Anthony Blevins is now the assistant linebackers coach/special teams assistant (he was the assistant defensive backs coach).
Mike Treier is now the assistant defensive backs coach (he was the defensive quality control coach).
Nick Williams is now the offensive quality control coach (he was an offensive assistant).
Jody Wright is now a defensive assistant (he was an offensive assistant).
A complete listing of the coaching staff is available in our Coach Staff section of the website.
GIANTS HIRE JEREMY PRUITT…
Although not officially announced, the New York Giants have reportedly hired former University of Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt in an unidentified capacity. Pruitt was fired by the University of Tennessee on January 18 for recruiting violations. Before serving as head coach at Tennessee, the 46-year old Pruitt was the defensive coordinator at Florida (2013), Georgia (2014-2015), and Alabama (2016-2017).
2018-2020: Head Coach, University of Tennessee
2016-2017: Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach, University of Alabama
2014-2015: Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, University of Georgia
2013: Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, University of Florida
2010-2012: Defensive Backs Coach, University of Alabama
2007-2009: Director of Player Development, University of Alabama
2005-2006: Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, Hoover High School (Alabama)
2004: Defensive Backs Coach, Hoover High School (Alabama)
2001-2003: Assistant Coach, Fort Payne High School (Alabama)
2000: Defensive Coordinator, Plainview High School (Alabama)
1999: Defensive Backs Coach, University of West Alabama
1998: Defensive Backs Coach, Plainview High School (Alabama)
1997: Graduate Assistant, University of Alabama
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Defensive Back, Middle Tennessee State University (1993-1994)/University of Alabama (1995-1996)
Born: May 28, 1974
GIANTS INTERVIEW MIKE DEVLIN… The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the New York Giants have interviewed Mike Devlin for the team’s vacant offensive line coaching position. The 51-year old Devlin has served as offensive line coach of the New York Jets (2013-2014) and Houston Texans (2015-2020) in recent years. Before that, he was the tight ends coach on the Jets (2006-2012).
The Giants fired Offensive Line Coach Marc Colombo in mid-November 2020 and replaced him with Dave DeGuglielmo for the final eight games of the season. DeGuglielmo’s contract expired in January. The Athletic reported that the Giants wanted DeGuglielmo to return, but the two sides could not reach an agreement on a new deal. That could still happen according to The New York Post, but for now, the Giants are searching for other options.
VIKINGS INTERESTED IN TYKE TOLBERT… The NFL Network is reporting that the Minnesota Vikings will interview New York Giants Wide Receiver Coach Tyke Tolbert for the team’s offensive coordinator vacancy. Tolbert has coached the Giants’ wide receivers since 2018, under both head coaches Pat Shurmur and Joe Judge.
LIONS AND VIKINGS INTERESTED IN ANTHONY BLEVINS… ESPN is reporting that the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings recently interviewed New York Giants Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Anthony Blevins for special teams coach vacancies. Blevins served as a special teams assistant coach with the Cardinals (2013-2017) and Giants (2018-2019) in recent years. Head Coach Joe Judge moved him to assistant defensive backs coach in 2020.
GIANTS SIGN CENTER…
The New York Giants have signed center Jonotthan Harrison to a reserve/future contract. The deal is reportedly a 1-year, $2 million contract. The 29-year old, 6’4”, 300-pound Harrison was originally signed by the Indianapolis Colts as undrafted rookie free agent after the 2014 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Colts (2014-2016), New York Jets (2017-2019), and Buffalo Bills (2020). Harrison has played in 84 regular-season games with 42 starts.
GIANTS RE-SIGN PUNTER/KICKER…
The New York Giants have re-signed punter/kicker Ryan Santoso to reserve/future contract. Santoso was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2018 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Lions (2018-2019), Montreal Alouettes (2019, 2020), and Tennessee Titans (2019). Santoso spent 2020 on the Giants’ Practice Squad after the team signed him in early September. Santoso has only played in three NFL games, solely as a kickoff specialist.
One of the hallmarks of a bottom-tier sports franchise is how often it cycles through new coaches. In the last five years, the Giants have fired three head coaches and more assistant coaches than I care to count. With fan ire now rightfully shifting towards ownership, John Mara took a tremendous gamble in hiring Joe Judge, a 38-year old who has never served as a head coach at any level.
2020-Present: Head Coach, New York Giants
2019: Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach, New England Patriots
2015-2018: Special Teams Coordinator, New England Patriots
2012-2014: Special Teams Assistant, New England Patriots
2009-2011: Special Teams Assistant/Football Analyst, University of Alabama
2008: Special Teams/Linebackers Coach, Birmingham-Southern College
2005-2007: Graduate Assistant, Mississippi State University
On the surface, Judge’s resume appears almost entirely based on praise from two living football legends who he has worked under: Nick Saban and Bill Belichick. Other than that, Judge served at the coordinator level for only five seasons (2015-2019).
“He’s an excellent coach,” said Belichick. “He understands the game well, works extremely hard and is a very good teacher of fundamentals. Joe picks up concepts and coaching points quickly. He is an exceptional leader and one of the best coaches I have been around. He has been responsible for coaching units comprised of nearly every player on the roster. That requires an ability to handle many moving parts, make constant adjustments and immediate decisions.”
“Joe did a fantastic job for our program early on in our tenure in Tuscaloosa,” said Saban. “He went on to have a lot of success on Bill’s staff in New England. Joe is one of the brightest young coaches in our profession, and I think he will do a tremendous job as the head coach of the New York Giants. They are getting an extremely smart football coach who is very loyal, organized and diligent about getting the job done.”
At least in the short-term, Judge won over many doubting fans during his introductory press conference, evincing a no-nonsense, take-charge attitude and a sense of urgency that seems to have been lacking in recent years. But make no mistake, Mara is taking a big risk here on an unproven commodity with virtually no track record on the offensive and defensive sides of the football.
Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett
Despite his 85-67 regular-season record as head coach and earning “coach of the year” honors in 2016, most Cowboys fans were eventually glad to see Garrett let go. That said, his temperament and overall ability is probably best suited to offensive coordinator. Hiring Garrett was a major “get” for Judge and the Giants as his very presence gives the coaching staff some much-needed gravitas. Indeed, many had expected the Giants to pursue Garrett for the head coaching vacancy. When asked about Garrett, Judge pointed to Garrett’s ability run multiple schemes, putting pressure on defenses, and being an excellent teacher.
“There were guys I worked with that I came across in my career at both Alabama and at the New England Patriots that worked with Jason through their time in Miami with him,” said Judge. “They consistently all reflected on how smart he is, how great a teacher he is and how his perspective of the game was through a different lens than most coaches. And when he sees it, he’s able to communicate it and paint that mental image to the players. And he does a fantastic job of making in-game adjustments… It’s a great system he brings with great teaching that will allow our players to go out there and play aggressively.”
2020-Present: Offensive Coordinator, New York Giants
2011-2019: Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys
2010: Interim Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys
2008-2010: Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator, Dallas Cowboys
2007: Offensive Coordinator, Dallas Cowboys
2005-2006: Quarterbacks Coach, Miami Dolphins
Quarterbacks Coach Jerry Schuplinski
After serving four years as an assistant quarterbacks coach with two teams, Judge hired Schuplinski as the primary quarterbacks coach for the Giants. Schuplinski has received praise from former pupils young and old, including Jimmy Garoppolo and Ryan Fitzpatrick. While Schuplinski will be under pressure to develop Daniel Jones, keep in mind that Jason Garrett began his NFL career as both a quarterback and quarterback coach.
“Jerry is an incredible teacher,” said Judge. “He has done a phenomenal job of developing young quarterbacks in this league. He simplifies the game so the quarterback can play fast in terms of understanding our scheme and analyzing the opponent’s defense.”
2016-2018: Assistant Quarterbacks Coach, New England Patriots
2013-2015: Coaching Assistant, New England Patriots
2007-2012: Linebackers/Special Teams Coach, Case Western Reserve University
2002-2006: Head Coach, Trinity High School (Ohio)
2000-2001: Running Backs/Special Teams Coach, John Carroll University
Running Backs Coach Burton Burns
The oldest member of the staff, the 67-year old Burns actually transitioned from legendary running backs coach at Alabama to assistant athletic director for football two years ago. Yet the coaching bug appears to still be in his veins.
“I’ve worked with Burton, so I knew first-hand the impact he has on the players he coaches,” Judge said. “He’s coached a number of great backs, he’s coached on a lot of championship teams, and he knows how to get the most out of his players. He’s tough. That’s one thing you’re going to find out about Burton right away. He’s tough. He’s hard-nosed, he coaches tough, he demands his players to play tough. But he has as deep a care for the players he coaches as anybody out there. They respond to him because they know he’s in a foxhole with them. I’m excited to have Burton here, very excited to have Burton here. I know he’s looking forward to working with the guys on the roster.”
Burns was credited with helping to develop Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram and Derrick Henry. One has to think that the lure of coaching Saquon Barkley was a major factor in bringing Burns out of coaching retirement.
2020-Present: Running Backs Coach, New York Giants
2018-2019: Assistant Athletic Director for Football, University of Alabama
2007-2017: Running Backs Coach, University of Alabama
1999-2006: Running Backs Coach, Clemson University
1994-1998: Assistant Coach, Tulane University
1986-1993: Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator, Saint Augustine High School (New Orleans, LA)
1981-1985: Assistant Coach, Southern University
1980: Assistant Coach, Booker T. Washington High School (New Orleans, LA)
1977-1979: Assistant Coach, Saint Augustine High School (New Orleans, LA)
Wide Receivers Coach Tyke Tolbert
One of the few coaches to survive the purge, Tolbert was hired by Pat Shurmur two years ago after serving as wide receivers coach with a number of franchises including the Cardinals, Bills, Panthers, and Broncos. From an outsider’s perspective, the major reason he was brought back appears to be the development of Darius Slayton. Others such as Sterling Shepard and Cody Latimer, the latter also being with Tolbert in Denver, have not developed as hoped. Judge may have been impressed with his work with previous teams as well as the job he did with a slew of bottom tier wide receivers the Giants have had to rely on the past two seasons.
“Tyke’s a guy I knew throughout the league from going against him,” Judge said. “He’s a guy that came recommended by a lot of people that I know very personally. But ultimately, the deciding factor on Tyke is you turn his tape on, and his guys play hard, they play fundamentally sound, he’s been able to develop a number of receivers in different systems, and ultimately, the video tapes are what tells you how a guy is coaching.”
2018-Present: Wide Receivers Coach, New York Giants
2011-2017: Wide Receivers Coach, Denver Broncos
2010: Wide Receivers Coach, Carolina Panthers
2004-2009: Wide Receivers Coach, Buffalo Bills
2003: Wide Receivers Coach, Arizona Cardinals
2002: Tight Ends Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, University of Florida
1999-2001: Wide Receivers Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
1998: Tight Ends Coach, Auburn University
1995-1997: Tight Ends Coach, Northeast Louisiana University
1995: Wide Receivers Coach, Ohio University
1994: Graduate Assistant, Northeast Louisiana University
1994: Graduate Assistant, Louisiana State University
Tight Ends Coach Freddie Kitchens
A lightening rod for many fans given his disastrous debut season as a head coach with the Cleveland Browns in 2019, Kitchens was not long ago considered a rising offensive mind in the League. Indeed, it was speculated that Judge may have considered Kitchens for the offensive coordinator spot. Kitchens has a wide array of position coaching experience, including running backs, tight ends, and quarterbacks. He also was an offensive coordinator for one season in Cleveland before becoming head coach. Kitchens replaces Lunda Wells, who now ironically is the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys.
“I think any position on offense is good for Freddie,” Judge said. “He’s got a lot of experience at different positions. He’s been head coach, he’s been a coordinator, he’s been a position coach. He sees it through a lot of different perspectives. What I love about Freddie is he brings an element of toughness and discipline to his room. He brings outside the box thinking a lot of times to how he approaches the game from a game plan perspective. I think he’ll be an asset to working with our offensive coaches and developing the game plan throughout the week. But ultimately, I’ve worked with Freddie, I’ve played for Freddie, and I’ve called against Freddie, and I understand what his players are about.”
2020-Present: Tight Ends Coach, New York Giants
2019: Head Coach, Cleveland Browns
2018: Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
2018: Associate Head Coach/Running Backs Coach, Cleveland Browns
2017: Running Backs Coach, Arizona Cardinals
2013-2016: Quarterbacks Coach, Arizona Cardinals
2007-2012: Tight Ends Coach, Arizona Cardinals
2006: Tight Ends Coach, Dallas Cowboys
2005: Running Backs Coach, Mississippi State University
2004: Tight Ends Coach, Mississippi State University
2001-2003: Running Backs Coach, University of North Texas
2000: Graduate Assistant, Louisiana State University
1999: Running Backs/Tight Ends Coach, Glenville State College
(NFL has blocked the following video from BBI, click on link to see “Freddie Kitchens: The Most Selfless Man in the NFL”).
Offensive Line Coach Marc Colombo
Most Giants fans were pining for long-time offensive line guru Bill Callahan, but Cleveland hired Callahan in late January. Judge instead chose 41-year old and relatively still green offensive line coach Marc Colombo over the more experienced Dave DeGuglielmo, who couldn’t seem to stay in one place very long. One of the primary selling points had to be Colombo’s preexisting relationship and experience with Jason Garrett in Dallas. As a player for the Cowboys, Colombo was also a favorite of then Dallas Head Coach Bill Parcells.
“Continuity is very important, especially between the offensive coordinator and the offensive line coach, that they can be on the same page starting out,” Judge said. “One of the challenges of a new staff is getting on the same page and working through some of the differences that maybe we’ve had from past experiences but making sure we’re working to one goal. I’d say with Marc, the deciding factor wasn’t his past experience with Jason. The deciding factor was he’s a tremendous coach. His body of work as you turn on the tape and watch how his guys play with technique, execution and toughness is ultimately what the deciding factor was.”
2020-Present: Offensive Line Coach, New York Giants
2018-2019: Offensive Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys
2016-2018: Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys
Assistant Offensive Line Coach Ben Wilkerson
Wilkerson is another Pat Shurmur hire who survived the purge. He worked under unimpressive offensive line coach Hal Hunter, who was out of coaching in 2017 before Shurmur hired him and currently remains unemployed as a coach. Judge has not publicly commented on the retention of Wilkerson. He must see something in him.
2018-Present: Assistant Offensive Line Coach, New York Giants
2015-2017: Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Chicago Bears
2014: Assistant Football and Track Coach, North Shore Senior High School (Texas)
2012-2013: Offensive Line Coach, Grambling State University
2011: Offensive Administrative Intern, Louisiana State University
2010: Offensive Graduate Assistant, Louisiana State University
Senior Offensive Assistant Derek Dooley
Dooley is the third assistant coach on the offensive side of the football who has served as a head coach in the NFL or at a major collegiate program. He also worked with Jason Garrett in Dallas for five seasons as wide receivers coach. He also has experience as an offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, tight ends coach, running backs coach, and special teams coordinator.
2020-Present: Senior Offensive Assistant, New York Giants
2018-2019: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach, University of Missouri
2013-2017: Wide Receivers Coach, Dallas Cowboys
2010-2012: Head Coach, University of Tennessee
2007-2009: Head Coach, Louisiana Tech University
2005-2006: Tight Ends Coach, Miami Dolphins
2004: Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, Louisiana State University
2003: Running Backs Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, Louisiana State University
2000-2002: Tight Ends Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Louisiana State University
1997-1999: Wide Receivers Coach/Co-Recruiting Coordinator, Southern Methodist University
1996: Graduate Assistant, University of Georgia
At the very least, he is quite the character (see video below).
Offensive Assistant Stephen Brown
It seems Brown was probably brought onboard due to his preexisting relationship with Jason Garrett, serving in the same role in Dallas for four seasons. Judge has not commented on Brown.
2020-Present: Offensive Assistant, New York Giants
2016-2019: Offensive Assistant, Dallas Cowboys
2013-2014: Assistant to the Head Coach/Special Teams Assistant, Buffalo Bills
2009-2012: Quality Control Coach/Director of Recruiting, Syracuse University
2006-2008: Student Assistant, University of Tennessee
Offensive Quality Control Coach Bobby Blick
Blick survived both the Ben McAdoo and Pat Shurmur firings. However, Judge moved him from the defensive to the offensive side of the ball. Judge has not commented on Blick. Typically, quality control coaches prepare the statistical analysis as well as the initial video study of upcoming opponents several weeks in advance of playing them.
2020-Present: Offensive Quality Control Coach, New York Giants
2017-2019: Defensive Assistant, New York Giants
2016: Director of Player Personnel, Army
2015: Special Teams Coordinator/Director of Recruiting, Samford University
2014: Tight Ends/Slot Receivers Coach, Samford University
2014: Special Teams Quality Control Coach, Georgia Tech
2011-2013: Tight Ends/Running Backs Coach, Elon University
2008-2010: Offensive Graduate Assistant, North Carolina State University
2004-2007: Undergraduate Assistant, North Carolina State University
Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham
The selection of Graham as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator may be the most head-scratching hire Judge made. In his only season as defensive coordinator, an admittedly undermanned Miami Dolphins defense finished 30th in yardage allowed and 32nd in points allowed. Furthermore, since Graham was still under contract, the Dolphins voluntarily allowed Graham to go to the Giants.
2020-Present: Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator, New York Giants
2019: Defensive Coordinator, Miami Dolphins
2018: Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach, Green Bay Packers
2016-2017: Defensive Line Coach, New York Giants
2014-2015: Linebackers Coach, New England Patriots
2012-2013: Defensive Line Coach, New England Patriots
2011: Linebackers Coach, New England Patriots
2010: Defensive Assistant Coach, New England Patriots
2009: Coaching Assistant, New England Patriots
2009: Defensive Line Coach, University of Toledo
2007-2008: Defensive Graduate Assistant, University of Notre Dame
2005-2006: Tight Ends Coach, University of Richmond
2004: Defensive Line Coach, University of Richmond
2002-2003: Graduate Assistant, Wagner College
When asked about Graham, Judge repeats the same word: multiple. The good news about Graham is that Belichick thought enough of him to keep him around for seven years, coaching both the defensive line and linebackers. Ironically, he also served two years on Ben McAdoo’s staff in 2016 and 2017.
Defensive Line Coach Sean Spencer
Spencer was not Judge’s first preference as this job was first offered to University of Mississippi Defensive Line Coach Freddie Roach, who apparently first accepted and then backed out of the job. Despite not having any pro coaching experience, Spencer appears to be a solid fallback option as “Coach Chaos” was widely respected for his work at Penn State.
“I’ve known Sean through the business,” Judge said. “The most impressive thing about Sean is the players he’s developed through his time at both Vanderbilt and Penn State, among other stops in his career. Sean has a great energy about him, he has great command within a room, his players respond to him, they play hard and they play fundamentally sound.”
2020-Present: Defensive Line Coach, New York Giants
2018-2019: Associate Head Coach/Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach, Penn State University
2014-2017: Defensive Line Coach, Penn State University
2011-2013: Defensive Line Coach, Vanderbilt University
2009-2010: Defensive Line Coach, Bowling Green State University
2007-2008: Defensive Line Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, University of Massachusetts
2006: Defensive Line Coach, Hofstra University
2005: Linebackers Coach, Villanova University
2004: Defensive Line Coach, College of the Holy Cross
2001-2003: Defensive Line Coach, University of Massachusetts
2000: Defensive Line Coach, Trinity College
1998-1999: Running Backs Coach, Trinity College
1996-1997: Running Backs Coach, Shippensburg University
1995: Running Backs/Tight Ends Coach, Wesleyan University
Bielma’s career path is a bit odd and he is somewhat a controversial and “colorful” figure. As head coach, he led the Wisconsin Badgers to a 68-24 overall record and three straight Big Ten Championships. But Bielma surprisingly left Wisconsin for the head coaching position at Arkansas, where he struggled, compiling just a 29-34 record. He was fired after five seasons. Bill Belichick then hired Bielma as a consultant in 2018 and then shifted him to defensive line coach in 2019. After being the only coach Judge poached off of Belichick’s staff, Bielma interviewed for head coaching jobs at Michigan State and Colorado. However, as of now, he will be a New York Giant in 2020.
“There’s a lot of things (to like) about Bret,” Judge said. “I think Bret brings a great personality to the group, brings a great perspective on how he sees the game, he’s coached the front for some time, he’s coordinated defenses at a high level. Players respond to Bret in a positive way. He has a great way of teaching, he has a great way of getting the guys motivated, and he gets the most out of his players. He brings experience from the NFL, as well as college, so not only does he understand what’s going on in the league now, he understands what the players coming from college are used to and how to better translate the trends they’re going to see.”
2020-Present: Outside Linebacker Coach/Senior Assistant, New York Giants
2019: Defensive Line Coach, New England Patriots
2018: Consultant to the Head Coach, New England Patriots
2013-2017: Head Coach, University of Arkansas
2006-2012: Head Coach, University of Wisconsin
2004-2005: Defensive Coordinator, University of Wisconsin
1996-2001: Linebackers Coach, University of Iowa
1994-1995: Graduate Assistant, University of Iowa
2002-2003: Co-Defensive Coordinator, Kansas State University
Inside Linebackers Coach Kevin Sherrer
Like Sean Spencer, Kevin Sherrer has never coached at the pro level. So it remains to be seen how well he will adjust to the pro game. Interestingly, he coached linebacker Lorenzo Carter at the University of Georgia.
“Kevin is just an old ball coach,” Judge said. “When I met Kevin, he was coaching at Hoover High School in Alabama. The next year, he was on the staff with us at Alabama. I’ve watched him progress through his career as defensive coordinator at South Alabama, his time in Georgia, his time in Tennessee. I think Kevin is a phenomenal football coach, and he coaches from the ground up with fundamentals, his players play sound and they play hard.”
2020-Present: Inside Linebackers Coach, New York Giants
2019: Special Teams Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach, University of Tennessee
2018: Co-Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach, University of Tennessee
2014-2017: Outside Linebackers Coach, University of Georgia
2013: Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, University of South Alabama
2010-2012: Director of Player Development, University of Alabama
2007-2009: Defensive Coordinator, Hoover High School (Alabama)
2005-2006: Defensive Assistant, Hoover High School (Alabama)
2001-2004: Defensive Backs Coach, Spain Park High School (Alabama)
1998-2000: Graduate Assistant, University of Alabama
1996-1997: Assistant, Tuscaloosa County High School (Alabama)
Defensive Backs Coach Jerome Henderson
On the surface, Henderson doesn’t seem like an overly inspiring hire as his passing game defenses in Atlanta ranked 28th, 12th, 27th, and 22nd the last four seasons. The Falcons fired him in January. Before that, he served as defensive backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys for four seasons.
“Jerome has a great resume, he’s coached a lot of good players in a lot of good schemes,” Judge said. “I think the more you check around with Jerome, I talked to guys that he coached, the way they responded to him and the way they respected him in the room definitely said a lot about him as a coach.”
2020-Present: Defensive Backs Coach, New York Giants
2016-2019: Defensive Passing Game Coordinator, Atlanta Falcons
2007: Assistant Defensive Backs Coach/Director of Player Development, New York Jets
2006: Director of Player Development, New York Jets
Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Anthony Blevins
Blevins was another Pat Shurmur assistant who Judge chose to keep. However, Judge moved him from assistant special teams coach to assistant defensive backs coach. Blevins did coach defensive backs at the collegiate level.
“I’ve known Blev for some time now, and he’s coached on all three sides of the ball,” Judge said. “He brings great experience that he can contribute to a lot of different parts of developing players. One thing you learn working with the special teams is you’re learning how to develop techniques of a total player. He could easily have gone over to the offense and worked with a skilled position. He could have stayed on special teams and have been an asset. We thought right now, the best fit for Blev was to help with our defense and bring some experience he brought from the other sides of the ball and work with Jerome.”
2020-Present: Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, New York Giants
2018-2019: Assistant Special Teams Coach, New York Giants
2012: Cornerbacks Coach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2011: Special Teams Coach/Cornerbacks Coach, Tennessee State University
2009-2010: Cornerbacks Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Tennessee State University
2008: Cornerbacks Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, University of Tennessee-Martin
2005-2007: Graduate Assistant, Mississippi State University
2003-2004: Defensive Backs/Running Backs Coach, Meadow Creek High School (Georgia)
Defensive Assistant Jody Wright
Judge has not publicly commented on Wright, who will serve as a defensive assistant.
2020-Present: Defensive Assistant, New York Giants
2019: Offensive Assistant, Cleveland Browns
2018: Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2015-2017: Director of Player Personnel, University of Alabama
2014: Running Backs Coach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2013: Passing Game Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach, Jacksonville State University
2010-2012: Graduate Assistant/Offensive Analyst, University of Alabama
2009: Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations, Mississippi State University
2006-2008: Graduate Assistant, Mississippi State University
2005: Volunteer Coach, Mississippi State University
2002-2004: Student Assistant Coach, Jacksonville State University
Defensive Quality Control Coach Mike Treier
Judge also has not commented on Treier, who will serve as defensive quality control coach. Typically, quality control coaches prepare the statistical analysis as well as the initial video study of upcoming opponents several weeks in advance of playing them.
2020-Present: Defensive Quality Control Coach, New York Giants
2019: Safeties Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Marshall University
2018: Defensive Backs Coach, Marshall University
2017: Defensive Analyst, Marshall University
2016: Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach, University of Tennessee at Martin
2014-2015: Graduate Assistant, Marshall University
Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey
McGaughey deservingly survived the latest coaching purge as his special teams performed decently the past two years.
“I’ve known T-Mac from going against him as well as being in the business and I have a good relationship with him professionally and personally,” Judge said. “I have a lot of respect for him as a coach and I have a tremendous amount of respect for him as a person. He gets the most out of his players. I’ve competed against him and I knew it was always going to be tough sledding in the game there. From the perspective of having to go against him, you understand you don’t want to get him out of the building; you want to hold onto guys like that. They’re definitely key assets. He and Tom Quinn do an outstanding job of working together, coaching the players in techniques and coming up with schemes for game plans that allow them to apply pressure on the opponents.”
2018-Present: Special Teams Coordinator, New York Giants
2017: Special Teams Coordinator, Carolina Panthers
2016: Assistant Special Teams Coach, Carolina Panthers
2015: Special Teams Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
2014: Special Teams Coordinator, New York Jets
2011-2013: Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant, Louisiana State University
2007-2010: Assistant Special Teams Coordinator, New York Giants
2005-2006: Assistant Special Teams Coordinator, Denver Broncos
2004: Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach, University of Houston
2003: Special Teams Coordinator, University of Houston
2002: Special Teams Intern, Kansas City Chiefs
2002: Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, Scottish Claymores (NFLE)
2001: Pro Scouting Assistant, Houston Texans
2001: Minority Intern, Kansas City Chiefs
1998-2001: Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, Willowridge High School (Houston, TX)
1998: Graduate Assistant, University of Houston
Assistant Special Teams Coach Tom Quinn
Quinn must have been reincarnated from a cat because he definitely has nine lives. Quinn miraculously not only has survived Tom Coughlin, Ben McAdoo, and Pat Shurmur, but some dreadful special teams units during his tenure as special teams coordinator for a decade with the team.
“The experience is important, but the success is more important,” Judge said. “(McGaughey and Quinn have) been doing it at a high success rate for a long time. The fact that they had a relationship working together already, I had a relationship with both guys from going against them and have known them within the profession for some time now. T-Mac and Tom do a tremendous job. I love the way they relate to the players, I love the way they coach their guys. You know when you go against their units that they’re going to be sound and they’re going to play hard, and that’s critical. I have a lot of respect for both of them.”
2018-Present: Assistant Special Teams Coach, New York Giants
2007-2017: Special Teams Coordinator, New York Giants
2006: Assistant Special Teams Coach, New York Giants
2004-2005: Special Teams/Outside Linebackers Coach, Stanford University
2002-2003: Special Teams/Tight Ends Coach, Stanford University
1999-2001: Special Teams/Linebackers/Tight Ends Coach, San Jose State University
1996-1998: Defensive Coordinator, College of the Holy Cross
1995: Defensive Coordinator, Boston University
1992-1994: Special Teams Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, James Madison University
1991: Linebackers Coach, Davidson College
Assistant Coach – Special Projects and Situations Amos Jones
Amos was the last coach Judge hired. His title is a new one for the New York Giants franchise.
“Amos is someone I’ve known for quite some time,” Judge said. “I have a high trust factor with him. He’s definitely somebody who has worked consistently throughout his career with a number of organizations dealing with situations. He’s got an eye for all sides of the ball. He’ll help with a lot of special projects that will come up throughout the season with evaluation of ourselves and our opponents… Amos brings a wealth of experience to our team.”
2020-Present: Assistant Coach – Special Projects and Situations, New York Giants
2019: Assistant Special Teams Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2018: Special Teams Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
2013-2017: Special Teams Coordinator, Arizona Cardinals
2012: Special Teams Coordinator, Pittsburgh Steelers
2007-2011: Assistant Special Teams Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers
2006: Outside Linebackers Coach, Mississippi State University
2004-2005: Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers Coach, Mississippi State University
2003: Tight Ends/Special Teams Coach, James Madison University
1999-2002: Running Backs/Special Teams Coach, University of Cincinnati
1998: Assistant Coach, East St. John High School (Louisiana)
1997: Assistant Coach, BC Lions
1995-1996: Linebackers Coach, Tulane University
1993-1994: Assistant Coach, Eau Gallie High School (Florida)
1992: Kicking Game Coach, University of Pittsburgh
1990-1991: Special Teams Coach, University of Alabama
1989: Assistant Coach, Shades Valley High School (Alabama)
1986-1988: Defensive Line Coach, Temple University
1983-1985: Tight Ends Coach, Temple University
1981-1982: Graduate Assistant, University of Alabama
NEW YORK GIANTS ANNOUNCE ASSISTANT COACHES…
The New York Giants have officially announced the team’s assistant coaches. The team’s coordinators – Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham, Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett, and Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey – were announced on January 17th.
“The first thing I was prioritizing was good coaches who had a deep concern for the players that they were going to coach,” new Head Coach Joe Judge said in the team’s press release. “It has to start with the relationship from the coach to the player and understanding that we’re working together. Next thing I was prioritizing was good teachers. We had to find guys who can paint that mental picture for a player and find a way to tap into how they learn and get the most out of them. To me, it’s a big trust factor with the guys I have on the staff. I have a personal relationship with a lot of these guys, professional relationships with nearly all of them. Guys who I have not worked with directly, I’ve competed against, I’ve known for some time. I’ve more than done my research on everybody on this staff, including the guys I’ve worked with. No stone has been unturned. I’m very excited about the group we have in here. I know they’re going to bring a lot to this organization. I know they’re going to be a great asset to the players they’re going to coach.”
The other 17 members of Judge’s 20-member staff are:
2016-2018: Assistant Quarterbacks Coach, New England Patriots
2013-2015: Coaching Assistant, New England Patriots
2007-2012: Linebackers/Special Teams Coach, Case Western Reserve University
2002-2006: Head Coach, Trinity High School (Ohio)
2000-2001: Running Backs/Special Teams Coach, John Carroll University
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: John Carroll University
Born: April 4, 1977
“Jerry is an incredible teacher,” said Judge. “He has done a phenomenal job of developing young quarterbacks in this league. He simplifies the game so the quarterback can play fast in terms of understanding our scheme and analyzing the opponent’s defense.”
Running Backs Coach Burton Burns
2020-Present: Running Backs Coach, New York Giants
2018-2019: Assistant Athletic Director for Football, University of Alabama
2007-2017: Running Backs Coach, University of Alabama
1999-2006: Running Backs Coach, Clemson University
1994-1998: Assistant Coach, Tulane University
1986-1993: Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator, Saint Augustine High School (New Orleans, LA)
1981-1985: Assistant Coach, Southern University
1980: Assistant Coach, Booker T. Washington High School (New Orleans, LA)
1977-1979: Assistant Coach, Saint Augustine High School (New Orleans, LA)
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Fullback, University of Nebraska (1971-1975)
Born: October 27, 1952
“I’ve worked with Burton, so I knew first-hand the impact he has on the players he coaches,” Judge said. “He’s coached a number of great backs, he’s coached on a lot of championship teams, and he knows how to get the most out of his players. He’s tough. That’s one thing you’re going to find out about Burton right away. He’s tough. He’s hard-nosed, he coaches tough, he demands his players to play tough. But he has as deep a care for the players he coaches as anybody out there. They respond to him because they know he’s in a foxhole with them. I’m excited to have Burton here, very excited to have Burton here. I know he’s looking forward to working with the guys on the roster.”
Wide Receivers Coach Tyke Tolbert
2018-Present: Wide Receivers Coach, New York Giants
2011-2017: Wide Receivers Coach, Denver Broncos
2010: Wide Receivers Coach, Carolina Panthers
2004-2009: Wide Receivers Coach, Buffalo Bills
2003: Wide Receivers Coach, Arizona Cardinals
2002: Tight Ends Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, University of Florida
1999-2001: Wide Receivers Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
1998: Tight Ends Coach, Auburn University
1995-1997: Tight Ends Coach, Northeast Louisiana University
1995: Wide Receivers Coach, Ohio University
1994: Graduate Assistant, Northeast Louisiana University
1994: Graduate Assistant, Louisiana State University
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Wide Receiver, Louisiana State University (1988-1990)
Born: September 15, 1967
“Tyke’s a guy I knew throughout the league from going against him,” Judge said. “He’s a guy that came recommended by a lot of people that I know very personally. But ultimately, the deciding factor on Tyke is you turn his tape on, and his guys play hard, they play fundamentally sound, he’s been able to develop a number of receivers in different systems, and ultimately, the video tapes are what tells you how a guy is coaching.”
Tight Ends Coach Freddie Kitchens
2020-Present: Tight Ends Coach, New York Giants
2019: Head Coach, Cleveland Browns
2018: Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
2018: Associate Head Coach/Running Backs Coach, Cleveland Browns
2017: Running Backs Coach, Arizona Cardinals
2013-2016: Quarterbacks Coach, Arizona Cardinals
2007-2012: Tight Ends Coach, Arizona Cardinals
2006: Tight Ends Coach, Dallas Cowboys
2005: Running Backs Coach, Mississippi State University
2004: Tight Ends Coach, Mississippi State University
2001-2003: Running Backs Coach, University of North Texas
2000: Graduate Assistant, Louisiana State University
1999: Running Backs/Tight Ends Coach, Glenville State College
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Quarterback, University of Alabama (1993-1998)
Born: November 29, 1974
“I think any position on offense is good for Freddie,” Judge said. “He’s got a lot of experience at different positions. He’s been head coach, he’s been a coordinator, he’s been a position coach. He sees it through a lot of different perspectives. What I love about Freddie is he brings an element of toughness and discipline to his room. He brings outside the box thinking a lot of times to how he approaches the game from a game plan perspective. I think he’ll be an asset to working with our offensive coaches and developing the game plan throughout the week. But ultimately, I’ve worked with Freddie, I’ve played for Freddie, and I’ve called against Freddie, and I understand what his players are about.”
Offensive Line Coach Marc Colombo
2020-Present: Offensive Line Coach, New York Giants
2018-2019: Offensive Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys
2016-2018: Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys
Pro Experience: Offensive Tackle, Chicago Bears (2002-2005), Dallas Cowboys (2005-2010), Miami Dolphins (2011)
Collegiate Experience: Offensive Tackle, Boston College (1998-2001)
Born: October 8, 1978
“Continuity is very important, especially between the offensive coordinator and the offensive line coach, that they can be on the same page starting out,” Judge said. “One of the challenges of a new staff is getting on the same page and working through some of the differences that maybe we’ve had from past experiences but making sure we’re working to one goal. I’d say with Marc, the deciding factor wasn’t his past experience with Jason. The deciding factor was he’s a tremendous coach. His body of work as you turn on the tape and watch how his guys play with technique, execution and toughness is ultimately what the deciding factor was.”
Assistant Offensive Line Coach Ben Wilkerson
2018-Present: Assistant Offensive Line Coach, New York Giants
2015-2017: Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Chicago Bears
2014: Assistant Football and Track Coach, North Shore Senior High School (Texas)
2012-2013: Offensive Line Coach, Grambling State University
2011: Offensive Administrative Intern, Louisiana State University
2010: Offensive Graduate Assistant, Louisiana State University
Pro Experience: Offensive Lineman, Cincinnati Bengals (2005-2006), Atlanta Falcons (2007-2008), Florida Tuckers (2009)
Collegiate Experience: Offensive Lineman, Louisiana State University (2001-2004)
Born: November 22, 1982
Senior Offensive Assistant Derek Dooley
2020-Present: Senior Offensive Assistant, New York Giants
2018-2019: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach, University of Missouri
2013-2017: Wide Receivers Coach, Dallas Cowboys
2010-2012: Head Coach, University of Tennessee
2007-2009: Head Coach, Louisiana Tech University
2005-2006: Tight Ends Coach, Miami Dolphins
2004: Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, Louisiana State University
2003: Running Backs Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, Louisiana State University
2000-2002: Tight Ends Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Louisiana State University
1997-1999: Wide Receivers Coach/Co-Recruiting Coordinator, Southern Methodist University
1996: Graduate Assistant, University of Georgia
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Wide Receiver, University of Virginia (1987-1990)
Born: June 10, 1968
Offensive Assistant Stephen Brown
2020-Present: Offensive Assistant, New York Giants
2016-2019: Offensive Assistant, Dallas Cowboys
2013-2014: Assistant to the Head Coach/Special Teams Assistant, Buffalo Bills
2009-2012: Quality Control Coach/Director of Recruiting, Syracuse University
2006-2008: Student Assistant, University of Tennessee
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: None
Born: May 3, 1987
Offensive Quality Control Coach Bobby Blick
2020-Present: Offensive Quality Control Coach, New York Giants
2017-2019: Defensive Assistant, New York Giants
2016: Director of Player Personnel, Army
2015: Special Teams Coordinator/Director of Recruiting, Samford University
2014: Tight Ends/Slot Receivers Coach, Samford University
2014: Special Teams Quality Control Coach, Georgia Tech
2011-2013: Tight Ends/Running Backs Coach, Elon University
2008-2010: Offensive Graduate Assistant, North Carolina State University
2004-2007: Undergraduate Assistant, North Carolina State University
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: None
Born: September 8, 1984
Defensive Line Coach Sean Spencer
2020-Present: Defensive Line Coach, New York Giants
2018-2019: Associate Head Coach/Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach, Penn State University
2014-2017: Defensive Line Coach, Penn State University
2011-2013: Defensive Line Coach, Vanderbilt University
2009-2010: Defensive Line Coach, Bowling Green State University
2007-2008: Defensive Line Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, University of Massachusetts
2006: Defensive Line Coach, Hofstra University
2005: Linebackers Coach, Villanova University
2004: Defensive Line Coach, College of the Holy Cross
2001-2003: Defensive Line Coach, University of Massachusetts
2000: Defensive Line Coach, Trinity College
1998-1999: Running Backs Coach, Trinity College
1996-1997: Running Backs Coach, Shippensburg University
1995: Running Backs/Tight Ends Coach, Wesleyan University
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Safety, Clarion University
Born: December 15, 1970
“I’ve known Sean through the business,” Judge said. “The most impressive thing about Sean is the players he’s developed through his time at both Vanderbilt and Penn State, among other stops in his career. Sean has a great energy about him, he has great command within a room, his players respond to him, they play hard and they play fundamentally sound.”
2020-Present: Outside Linebacker Coach/Senior Assistant, New York Giants
2019: Defensive Line Coach, New England Patriots
2018: Consultant to the Head Coach, New England Patriots
2013-2017: Head Coach, University of Arkansas
2006-2012: Head Coach, University of Wisconsin
2004-2005: Defensive Coordinator, University of Wisconsin
1996-2001: Linebackers Coach, University of Iowa
1994-1995: Graduate Assistant, University of Iowa
2002-2003: Co-Defensive Coordinator, Kansas State University
Pro Experience: Milwaukee Mustangs (1994)
Collegiate Experience: Defensive Lineman, University of Iowa (1989-1992)
Born: January 13, 1970
“There’s a lot of things (to like) about Bret,” Judge said. “I think Bret brings a great personality to the group, brings a great perspective on how he sees the game, he’s coached the front for some time, he’s coordinated defenses at a high level. Players respond to Bret in a positive way. He has a great way of teaching, he has a great way of getting the guys motivated, and he gets the most out of his players. He brings experience from the NFL, as well as college, so not only does he understand what’s going on in the league now, he understands what the players coming from college are used to and how to better translate the trends they’re going to see.”
Inside Linebackers Coach Kevin Sherrer
2020-Present: Inside Linebackers Coach, New York Giants
2019: Special Teams Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach, University of Tennessee
2018: Co-Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach, University of Tennessee
2014-2017: Outside Linebackers Coach, University of Georgia
2013: Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, University of South Alabama
2010-2012: Director of Player Development, University of Alabama
2007-2009: Defensive Coordinator, Hoover High School (Alabama)
2005-2006: Defensive Assistant, Hoover High School (Alabama)
2001-2004: Defensive Backs Coach, Spain Park High School (Alabama)
1998-2000: Graduate Assistant, University of Alabama
1996-1997: Assistant, Tuscaloosa County High School (Alabama)
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Tight End, University of Alabama (1993-1995)
Born: March 19, 1973
“Kevin is just an old ball coach,” Judge said. “When I met Kevin, he was coaching at Hoover High School in Alabama. The next year, he was on the staff with us at Alabama. I’ve watched him progress through his career as defensive coordinator at South Alabama, his time in Georgia, his time in Tennessee. I think Kevin is a phenomenal football coach, and he coaches from the ground up with fundamentals, his players play sound and they play hard.”
Defensive Backs Coach Jerome Henderson
2020-Present: Defensive Backs Coach, New York Giants
2016-2019: Defensive Passing Game Coordinator, Atlanta Falcons
2007: Assistant Defensive Backs Coach/Director of Player Development, New York Jets
2006: Director of Player Development, New York Jets
Pro Experience: Cornerback, New England Patriots (1991-1993), Buffalo Bills (1993-1994), Philadelphia Eagles (1995), New England Patriots (1996), New York Jets (1997-1998)
Collegiate Experience: Cornerback, Clemson University (1987-1990)
Born: August 8, 1969
“Jerome has a great resume, he’s coached a lot of good players in a lot of good schemes,” Judge said. “I think the more you check around with Jerome, I talked to guys that he coached, the way they responded to him and the way they respected him in the room definitely said a lot about him as a coach.”
Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Anthony Blevins
2020-Present: Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, New York Giants
2018-2019: Assistant Special Teams Coach, New York Giants
2012: Cornerbacks Coach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2011: Special Teams Coach/Cornerbacks Coach, Tennessee State University
2009-2010: Cornerbacks Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Tennessee State University
2008: Cornerbacks Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, University of Tennessee-Martin
2005-2007: Graduate Assistant, Mississippi State University
2003-2004: Defensive Backs/Running Backs Coach, Meadow Creek High School (Georgia)
Pro Experience: Defensive Back, Mobile Admirals (1999), Birmingham Steeldogs (2000), Birmingham Thunderbolts (2001)
Collegiate Experience: Cornerback, University of Alabama at Birmingham (1994-1998)
Born: July 23, 1976
“I’ve known Blev for some time now, and he’s coached on all three sides of the ball,” Judge said. “He brings great experience that he can contribute to a lot of different parts of developing players. One thing you learn working with the special teams is you’re learning how to develop techniques of a total player. He could easily have gone over to the offense and worked with a skilled position. He could have stayed on special teams and have been an asset. We thought right now, the best fit for Blev was to help with our defense and bring some experience he brought from the other sides of the ball and work with Jerome.”
Defensive Assistant Jody Wright
2020-Present: Defensive Assistant, New York Giants
2019: Offensive Assistant, Cleveland Browns
2018: Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2015-2017: Director of Player Personnel, University of Alabama
2014: Running Backs Coach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2013: Passing Game Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach, Jacksonville State University
2010-2012: Graduate Assistant/Offensive Analyst, University of Alabama
2009: Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations, Mississippi State University
2006-2008: Graduate Assistant, Mississippi State University
2005: Volunteer Coach, Mississippi State University
2002-2004: Student Assistant Coach, Jacksonville State University
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: None
Born: July 21, 1981
Defensive Quality Control Coach Mike Treier
2020-Present: Defensive Quality Control Coach, New York Giants
2019: Safeties Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Marshall University
2018: Defensive Backs Coach, Marshall University
2017: Defensive Analyst, Marshall University
2016: Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach, University of Tennessee at Martin
2014-2015: Graduate Assistant, Marshall University
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: None
Born: May 9, 1990
Assistant Special Teams Coach Tom Quinn
2018-Present: Assistant Special Teams Coach, New York Giants
2007-2017: Special Teams Coordinator, New York Giants
2006: Assistant Special Teams Coach, New York Giants
2004-2005: Special Teams/Outside Linebackers Coach, Stanford University
2002-2003: Special Teams/Tight Ends Coach, Stanford University
1999-2001: Special Teams/Linebackers/Tight Ends Coach, San Jose State University
1996-1998: Defensive Coordinator, College of the Holy Cross
1995: Defensive Coordinator, Boston University
1992-1994: Special Teams Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, James Madison University
1991: Linebackers Coach, Davidson College
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Linebacker, University of Arizona (1986-1990)
Born: January 27, 1968
“The experience is important, but the success is more important,” Judge said. “(McGaughey and Quinn have) been doing it at a high success rate for a long time. The fact that they had a relationship working together already, I had a relationship with both guys from going against them and have known them within the profession for some time now. T-Mac and Tom do a tremendous job. I love the way they relate to the players, I love the way they coach their guys. You know when you go against their units that they’re going to be sound and they’re going to play hard, and that’s critical. I have a lot of respect for both of them.”
REPORT – GIANTS HIRE JEROME HENDERSON AS DEFENSIVE BACKS COACH… ESPN is reporting that the New York Giants have hired former Atlanta Falcons Defensive Passing Game Coordinator Jerome Henderson as the team’s new defensive backs coach.
2016-2019: Defensive Passing Game Coordinator, Atlanta Falcons
2007: Assistant Defensive Backs Coach/Director of Player Development, New York Jets
2006: Director of Player Development, New York Jets
Pro Experience: Cornerback, New England Patriots (1991-1993), Buffalo Bills (1993-1994), Philadelphia Eagles (1995), New England Patriots (1996), New York Jets (1997-1998)
Collegiate Experience: Cornerback, Clemson University (1987-1990)
Born: August 8, 1969
REPORT – GIANTS HIRE BRET BIELEMA IN UNSPECIFIED CAPACITY… The NFL Network is reporting that the New York Giants have hired New England Patriots Defensive Line Coach Bret Bielema in a publicly unspecified role.
2019: Defensive Line Coach, New England Patriots
2018: Consultant to the Head Coach, New England Patriots
2013-2017: Head Coach, University of Arkansas
2006-2012: Head Coach, University of Wisconsin
2004-2005: Defensive Coordinator, University of Wisconsin
1996-2001: Linebackers Coach, University of Iowa
1994-1995: Graduate Assistant, University of Iowa
2002-2003: Co-Defensive Coordinator, Kansas State University
Pro Experience: Milwaukee Mustangs (1994)
Collegiate Experience: Defensive Lineman, University of Iowa (1989-1992)
Born: January 13, 1970
REPORT – GIANTS WILL RETAIN ANTHONY BLEVINS… ESPN is reporting that the New York Giants will retain Assistant Special Teams Coach Anthony Blevins in a publicly unspecified role.
2018-Present: Assistant Special Teams Coach, New York Giants
2012: Cornerbacks Coach, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2011: Special Teams Coach/Cornerbacks Coach, Tennessee State University
2009-2010: Cornerbacks Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Tennessee State University
2008: Cornerbacks Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, University of Tennessee-Martin
2005-2007: Graduate Assistant, Mississippi State University
2003-2004: Defensive Backs/Running Backs Coach, Meadow Creek High School (Georgia)
Pro Experience: Defensive Back, Mobile Admirals (1999), Birmingham Steeldogs (2000), Birmingham Thunderbolts (2001)
Collegiate Experience: Cornerback, University of Alabama at Birmingham (1994-1998)
Born: July 23, 1976
REPORTS – GIANTS TO INTERVIEW DAVE DeGUGLIELMO AND MARC COLOMBO…
According to media reports, the New York Giants will interview Miami Dolphins Offensive Line Coach Dave DeGuglielmo and Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line Coach Marc Colombo this week for the team’s vacant offensive line coaching position.
The 51-year old DeGuglielmo has served as offensive line coach for the Dolphins (2019, 2009-2011), offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts (2018), senior offensive assistant for the Dolphins (2017), assistant offensive line coach for the San Diego Chargers (2016), offensive line coach for the New England Patriots (2014-2015), offensive line coach for the New York Jets (2012), assistant offensive line coach for the New York Giants (2004-2008), as well as a series of college jobs coaching the offensive line for the University of South Carolina, University of Connecticut, and Boston University.
The 41-year old Colombo has served as offensive line coach for the Cowboys (2018-2019) and assistant offensive line coach for the Cowboys (2016-2018).
NEW YORK GIANTS COACHING STAFF OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED…
New York Giants Head Coach Pat Shurmur officially announced his coaching staff today via press release. Most of the names had already been previously unofficially reported by the press. They include:
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach: Mike Shula
Running Backs Coach: Craig Johnson
Wide Receivers Coach: Tyke Tolbert
Tight Ends Coach: Lunda Wells
Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter
Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Ben Wilkerson
Offensive Assistant: Ryan Roeder
Defensive Coordinator: James Bettcher
Defensive Line Coach: Gary Emanuel
Linebackers Coach: Bill McGovern
Assistant Linebackers Coach: Rob Leonard
Defensive Backs Coach: Lou Anarumo
Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Deshea Townsend
Defensive Assistant: Bobby Blick
Special Teams Coordinator: Thomas McGaughey
Assistant Special Teams Coach: Anthony Blevins
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Aaron Wellman
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Markus Paul
Performance Manager: Joe Danos
Director of Performance Nutrition: Pratik Patel
The bios for these coaches are available in the Coaching Staff section of the website.
“We’re thrilled to announce our coaches,” Shurmur said. “They’re all excellent people, career coaches, guys who have had success in the profession developing players. We’re excited to have them here at the New York Giants. Some of the coaches I have a history with, some were on previous staffs here, and other coaches are guys I’ve known through the profession. I took a good look at some of the coaches that were here, and we certainly wanted to make sure that some of the really fine coaches that were in the building a year ago had an opportunity to stay.
“I’ve been through this and when you’re a new coach, the process of putting together your initial staff is time-consuming. There are many, many excellent coaches out there, but you want to try to bring in the right guys that fit.”
In the team’s press release, the Giants stated that Shurmur will call the plays while Shula will play a primary role in devising game plans as well as working with the quarterbacks.
“I’ve known Mike a very long time,” Shurmur said. “He’s done an outstanding job developing and working with quarterbacks. He was the offensive coordinator of a team that was recently playing in the Super Bowl. They’ve done an excellent job on offense in Carolina. We share a vision in terms of what we want to do offensively. We’re excited that he’ll be with us. He’ll be the offensive coordinator and also work with the quarterbacks. He’ll assume all the roles that any offensive coordinator would have, and he’d obviously be in position to call it, if need be.”
Other comments from Shurmur:
On Hal Hunter: “(With) Hunter, there’s a little bit of a scheme fit. He’s done a good job coaching the offensive line wherever he’s been.”
On James Bettcher: “James coaches a defense that’s hard to score against. He had great success in Arizona, and we’re certainly glad to have him here.”
On Thomas McGaughey: “I knew Thomas in the profession, and after having a chance to visit with him, I knew it would be a perfect fit here. He’s an outstanding coach. He coached top 10 units in special teams.”
REPORTS – FOUR MORE NEW YORK GIANTS ASSISTANT COACHES REVEALED…
Although not officially announced, media sources are reporting that the New York Giants have retained Bill McGovern as linebackers coach and hired Gary Emanuel as defensive line coach, Lou Anarumo as defensive backs coach, and Anthony Blevins as assistant special teams coach.
The 55-year old McGovern joined the Giants in 2016.
2016-Present: Linebackers Coach, New York Giants
2013-2015: Outside Linebackers Coach, Philadelphia Eagles
2009-2012: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach, Boston College
2000-2008: Linebackers Coach, Boston College
1997-1999: Defensive Backs Coach, University of Pittsburgh
1994-1996: Defensive Backs Coach, Boston College
1992-1993: Defensive Coordinator, University of Massachusetts
1991-1992: Defensive Backs/Kickers Coach, College of the Holy Cross
1987-1990: Defensive Backs Coach, University of Massachusetts
1986-1987: Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, College of the Holy Cross
1985: Freshmen Coach, University of Pennsylvania
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Defensive Back, College of the Holy Cross (1981-1984)
Born December 31, 1962
The 59-year old Emanuel has served as the defensive line coach of the Indianapolis Colts since 2012.
2018-Present: Defensive Line Coach, New York Giants
2012-2017: Defensive Line Coach, Indianapolis Colts
2011: Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach, Purdue University
2010: Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach, Purdue University
2008-2009: Defensive Line Coach, Rutgers University
2007: Defensive Line Coach San Jose State University
2005-2006: Defensive Line Coach, San Francisco 49ers
2003-2004: Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Ends Coach, Purdue University
2000-2002: Defensive Ends Coach, Purdue University
1997-1999: Defensive Tackles Coach, Purdue University
1994-1996: Defensive Line Coach, Washington State University
1991-1993: Defensive Line Coach, Syracuse University
1988-1991: Defensive Line Coach, Dartmouth College
1986-1988: Outside Linebackers Coach, University of Massachusetts
1985-1986: Defensive Line Coach, West Chester University
1982-1984: Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach, Plymouth State University
1981: Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Plymouth State University
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: Offensive Guard, Westchester Community College (1976-1978)
Born October 30, 1958
The 51-year old Anarumo last served as defensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins from 2012 to 2017. He also served as interim defensive coordinator for the Dolphins in 2015.
2018-Present: Defensive Backs Coach, New York Giants
2004-2011: Defensive Backs Coach, Purdue University
2001-2003: Defensive Backs Coach, Marshall University
1995-2000: Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Backs Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, Harvard University
1992-1994: Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
1990-1991: Graduate Assistant/Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, Syracuse University
1990: Part-Time Running Backs Coach, Wagner College
1989-1990: Part-Time Running Backs Coach, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Pro Experience: None
Collegiate Experience: None
Born August 18, 1966
Blevins will work under new Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey. Blevins served as an assistant special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals for the past five seasons.
2018-Present: Assistant Special Teams Coach, New York Giants
