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According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the New York Giants have requested to interview Dan Quinn for their open head coaching position.
The 51-year-old was born in New Jersey and grew up in Morris Township, which is a little over 30 miles from where the Giants have played since 1976.
He just finished his first year as the Cowboys' defensive coach. The Dallas scoring defense rose from 28 in 2020 to 7 this year.
The Cowboys improved from last year's 6-10 record to 12-5 and the NFC East title in 2021.
The Atlanta Falcons won the 2016 NFC title under his watch. He made two Super Bowls as the Seattle Seahawks' defensive coach.
In this coaching cycle, Quinn is very sought after. The Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, and Minnesota Vikings are all interviewing for head coaching jobs.
New York is looking for a new general manager and head coach after former GM Dave Gettleman retired and former head coach Joe Judge was fired.
Nine candidates have been interviewed by the Giants in their GM search. According to reports, the first coach to interview for the Giants' open position is Danroy.
The Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Joe Schoen and the Kansas City Chiefs executive director of player personnel Ryan Poles have had second in-person interviews.
San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters is expected to have an in-person interview on Thursday.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there were no other reported finalist for in-person conversations.
John Mara told reporters at a press conference last week that the new GM would lead the search for a head coach, although he added that the GM's pick would be subject to final approval.
"We have to give that person the flexibility to bring in the head coach that he wants, because we are on the verge of bringing in a new general manager," Mara said.
It would seem that the Giants' request to speak with Quinn is counter to that idea, but perhaps all of the candidates are on board with at least speaking with him. Since he's already interviewing with four other teams, the Giants may want to act quickly.
The Giants missed the playoffs in nine of the past 10 years, capped by a 4-13 mark this season, and they hope their new organizational leaders will guide them into a brighter future.
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