ESPN Ranks Giants Worst NFL Coaching Staff Entering 2025

ESPN analyst Ben Solak ranked NFL coaching staffs for the 2025 season, placing the Indianapolis Colts' staff led by Shane Steichen at No. 18, down from No. 11 in 2024, noting that Steichen and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo are relying on past successes and that quarterback play will be pivotal for the Colts' future. The New York Giants, under head coach Brian Daboll, were ranked dead last, reflecting their struggles with injuries, quarterback inconsistency, and poor overall performance following Daboll's promising 2022 Coach of the Year season. Despite some innovation in offensive and defensive schemes, Solak expressed skepticism about the Giants' staff's ability to sustain success, especially given Daboll's prior best work was with Josh Allen in Buffalo and a league-average performance with Daniel Jones. The Atlanta Falcons, with Raheem Morris as head coach and new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, were ranked No. 25, with Solak highlighting their recent instability on defense and noting potential but also past shortcomings. Across these assessments, Solak's rankings emphasize the challenges many teams face in translating coaching talent and strategic innovation into consistent winning outcomes, with quarterback performance and staff stability emerging as key factors. Patience appears limited, as further missed opportunities could lead to coaching changes, particularly for the Colts and Giants.