The New York Giants finally hit reset. After a disastrous 2-8 start, Brian Daboll’s time in the Big Apple came to an end. His final record stood at 20-40-1, not the legacy he hoped for. Now, offensive coordinator Mike Kafka takes over as the interim head coach. But the search for a new leader has already kicked into high gear. And former NFL quarterback and analyst Dan Orlovsky has an idea.

“The number one name that I would pay attention to if I were the Giants is what happens in Cleveland with Kevin Stefanski. If I could handpick a guy, it would be Stefanski. He’s an outstanding coach, two-time coach of the year,” Orlovsky said.

Stefanski is still calling plays for the Browns. But a 2-7 record doesn’t scream job security. His overall record of 41-46-0 is shaky, and Cleveland’s offense has been a drag, ranking dead last in PFSN’s Impact metrics. Still, there’s no denying Stefanski’s pedigree. Two-time Coach of the Year isn’t a title you luck into, and Orlovsky believes he fits what the Giants need.

And when critics came for Stefanski, Orlovsky pointed to the full picture.

Stefanski, who has a net worth of $10 million, guided the Browns to two 11-win seasons and never dipped below seven victories before 2024.

“He’s an outstanding coach. Two-time Coach of the Year. I understand people in Cleveland are like, ‘this guy can’t coach.’ There’s a lot of empirical data that would say otherwise.”

So, while GM Joe Schoen scans the market for his next sideline leader, Stefanski’s not the only name on the list.

Joe Schoen keep looking for Brian Daboll’s replacement

The Giants are heading into another rebuild. And general manager Joe Schoen will lead the charge to find the right fit.

“The past few seasons have been nothing short of disappointing, and we have not met our expectations for this franchise. We understand the frustrations of our fans, and we will work to deliver a significantly improved product.”

Now the question is simple. Who’s next for the job in the city that never sleeps?

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, three names are already floating around.

“Among the names I would keep an eye on as the Giants, let’s say potential look to kind of regain some of the greatness of the Tom Coughlin era, I would say Steve Spagnuolo and Antonio Pierce, two head-coach candidates, both guys they will look at. Lou Anarumo also ties to the Giants’ organization.”

Spagnuolo has deep ties to New York. He served as the Giants’ defensive coordinator and even took over as interim head coach in 2017. He also led the Rams from 2009 to 2011 and now runs the Chiefs’ defense.

Meanwhile, Lou Anarumo and Antonio Pierce bring very different résumés. Anarumo worked in New York as a defensive backs coach in 2018 before moving on to Cincinnati. He was fired by the Bengals in 2025 but quickly landed with the Colts.

Pierce, on the other hand, had a short stint as the Raiders’ head coach, going 4-13 before getting the boot. So, while Spags and Anarumo might be genuine contenders, Pierce’s case looks weak. Now, all eyes are on how Joe Schoen attacks the hunt.