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New York Giants: 5 potential replacements for Pat Shurmur

By Matt Clark

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Pat Shurmur of the New York Giants looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on October 20, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Pat Shurmur of the New York Giants looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on October 20, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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5. Bill Cowher-Former Head Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers

Let’s be honest, this wouldn’t be a list of potential Giants head coaching candidates, without listing Bill Cowher. Cowher hasn’t coached since 2006, when he retired as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach. However, his name seemingly crops up any time a potential opening for the Giants head coaching position is mentioned. Cowher has been resigned to the broadcast booth since 2007, so its not like he has been completely removed from football.

Deciding to leave the broadcast booth and come out of retirement wouldn’t be completely unprecedented, as we saw Jon Gruden leave ESPN to take the head coaching position for the Raiders this past offseason. That said, it took a whole lot of money and the perfect situation for Gruden to make that move. The same would likely ring true for Cowher. The Giants may just be able to provide him with that perfect scenario. After all, they have a generational talent at running back, a rookie quarterback who has shown signs of being an exceptional NFL quarterback in the future, a plethora of offensive weapons, a young core of athletic playmakers on defense, a massive amount of draft capital in future drafts and a good situation regarding the salary cap.

With the right coaching, the Giants look to be a team that is about a year away from being perennial contenders. The only thing that seems to be missing from enticing Cowher to take the Giants head coaching position is the money. Given that they are a sports franchise in the largest market in the United States, it shouldn’t be an issue for Giants ownership to pony up the cash. The Giants may finally possess the perfect scenario to lure Cowher back to the head coaching ranks after nearly 15 years of retirement.

Honorable mentions: Kellen Moore-Offensive Coordinator, Dallas Cowboys; Brian Kelly-Head Coach, University of Notre Dame; Urban Meyer-Former Head Coach, Ohio State University; Jim Harbaugh-Head Coach University of Michigan; Josh McDaniels-Offensive Coordinator, New England Patriots

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