Former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has officially found new employment as the offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. The draw of working with 2025 first-overall pick Cam Ward was ultimately too much for him to pass up.
Now that he’s on his way to Nashville, it’s fair to assume he’ll want to bring some of his players with him. Just look at what John Harbaugh’s doing with his staff as Big Blue’s new HC. It’s all about who you know nowadays, and while there are several players who could follow Dabs to Tennessee, one sticks out among the rest as a real gut punch.
Before I reveal the player’s name, I’m willing to bet you’re thinking it’s either Jermaine Eluemunor or Wan’Dale Robinson. It makes sense, especially since both are upcoming free agents, and the Titans could use help on the line and at receiver.
Unfortunately, it’s just as wrong as thinking it might be a potential cap casualty, such as Devin Singletary (who Daboll loves) or Jon Runyan. Perhaps Daniel Bellinger wants to reach his full potential, and a lackluster tight end room could do exactly that for the 25-year-old. But you’d be wrong.
The player Giants fans need to worry most about losing doesn’t play on the offensive side of the ball. If you’ve finally come to the conclusion it’s Cor’Dale Flott, congratulations. If you thought it was Flott the whole time, I’m definitely skeptical... but also incredibly impressed.
A Cor’Dale Flott reunion with Brian Daboll would decimate the Giants' already suspect secondary
Tennessee is in prime position to swipe the 24-year-old right out from under Big Blue once free agency opens in March. Daboll and Co. are flush with cash, currently sitting on around $93.5 million in cap space, with room to create more.
That means if a bidding war breaks out, the G-Men look like David real quick with just $1.8 million in the coffers. Sure, general manager Joe Schoen can clear up space, but if Dabs sells his new HC Robert Saleh and GM Mike Borgonzi on Flott and his breakout campaign, New York could lose its best cornerback, with little hope of finding a replacement on his level.
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It’s definitely not on the roster. Paulson Adebo practically stole $18 million from the Giants last year with his inconsistent play. Deonte Banks is borderline unplayable. Dru Phillips is strictly a slot guy. And Korie Black couldn’t cover a bed with a sheet as a rookie. Losing Flott would be devastating.
Saleh’s a defensive-minded guy, and with open corner competition opposite L’Jarius Sneed, all it takes is a few sweet nothings from his new OC to put Flott on their radar. Here’s to hoping Dabs takes the low road and leaves Giants players alone while he works on rebooting his career.