As the 2025 season comes to a close, all eyes will be on what the New York Giants do with their head coach opening. The team parted ways with Brian Daboll earlier in the season, following a brutal Week 10 collapse against the Chicago Bears that pushed the Giants to 2-8, and saw its rookie quarterback leave with a concussion.
Assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was assigned the interim tag, giving the 38-year-old a seven-game audition for a more long-term situation. Three games in, and three losses later, and it's clear Kaf won't be the guy moving forward.
Monday night's debacle against the New England Patriots all but confirmed it. For all intents and purposes, it's back to the drawing board. And a rocky situation in Pittsburgh might open the door for one of the league's longest-tenured coaches to become available.
According to Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report, if Tomlin were to part ways with the Steelers after the season, Big Blue would be an ideal landing spot for the 19-year HC.
Mike Tomlin named surprise fit for Giants’ head coach opening
Knox noted the 53-year-old's lack of playoff success -- along with an aging roster -- could push him out of the Steel City. He's unlikely to be fired, but he could choose to leave if the right opportunity presented itself. Enter the Giants.
In the article, Big Blue was listed as a potential landing spot for Tomlin. Paraphrasing Knox, the G-Men offer an appealing coaching opportunity, with a promising rookie QB in Jaxson Dart and young talent like Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, and Abdul Carter.
There’s a foundation in place on both sides of the ball. For a coach like Mike, restoring a flagship franchise could also be one heck of a legacy move.
Unlike the G-Men, the Stihllers are still in playoff contention at 6-6. However, just because they make the postseason doesn't mean much. The Black and Gold haven't won a playoff game since the 2016-17 season, losing all six of their last games. Another 9-8 regular season with a Wild Card loss might be enough to have him rethinking things.
As for New York, this would be an intriguing option. There are those around the facility and inside the locker room who believe a veteran HC with a proven track record is the only hire -- no more of this first-time nonsense. Tomlin checks both boxes.
Additionally, he's a well-respected players' coach who leads by example and knows how to get the most out of his players. He'd be quite the switch-up from Daboll.
Through 18-plus seasons, he's gone 189-113, made the playoffs 12 times, and won one Super Bowl. If Mike Tomlin does choose to part ways with the only organization he's ever known, he'd surely be an interesting candidate for the Giants' next head coach.