Tom Coughlin: Is the New York Giants Coach on the Hottest Seat in the NFL?

April 4, 2011   ·   Jeff Shull   ·   Jump to comments

Everyone loves a good rumor, and Tom Coughlin has been under the microscope more than anyone on the New York Giants in the past five years.
After the 2006 season where they finished 8-8 and still somehow made the playoffs, the team's ownership asked Coughlin to convince them why he should remain the head coach.
Imagine how that would make you feel. "Hey Tom, you know we think you're a great coach but, uh...why should you stick around?" That would be an awkward meeting.
In 2007 Coughlin made a change in his coaching style and delegated much of the leadership responsibilities to his players. He created the leadership counsel, as well as let up on the dictator mentality.
This, along with the brilliant teachings of his defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, propelled the Giants on a magical Super Bowl run that included beating the 18-0 New England Patriots.
How long until Coughlin stops getting a pass for that? Are we willing to ignore inefficiencies in his coachin...

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