The New York Giants are searching for a new head coach and two big names have emerged as the top choices. Many people believe the team will pick either Kevin Stefanski, who used to coach the Browns, or John Harbaugh from the Ravens. Both of these men have a lot of experience leading professional teams. One reporter notes that Harbaugh is very interested in the job because he likes the young players the Giants already have.
Even though those two are the favorites, some experts think the Giants might choose someone else. Nick Brinkerhoff from USA TODAY predicts the team will hire Jeff Hafley instead. Hafley currently leads the defense for the Green Bay Packers and grew up in New Jersey. While he might not be as famous as the other candidates, he is well-respected for his work with defensive players.
Choosing Hafley would be a different kind of move for the Giants. His defense in Green Bay struggled recently, but that was mostly because several star players got hurt. If he can find a good partner to run the offense, some believe he would be the perfect fit. However, the Giants have had bad luck with new coaches lately. Their last two hires did not have head coaching experience and both failed to win many games.
Because of those past mistakes, the team owners might prefer to hire a veteran like Harbaugh or Stefanski this time. Fans are anxious to see if the team goes with a proven winner or takes a chance on a rising star. No matter who they pick, the new coach will have a big job ahead of them. The Giants want to get back to winning as quickly as possible.
