Some perspective on the Giants situation in Coughlin's final year there in 2015...


They had the 32nd ranked passing defense last year and going into the 2015 draft they didn't have a Safety on the roster IIRC. They picked up Landon Collins in that draft which wasn't surprising when they picked him at the top of the 2nd round. Although Collins was a good pick, he was still a rookie that year. The other guys they picked up in free agency after the draft last year are no longer in the league. Jerry Reese's lack of planning and foresight at that position heavily contributed to the team's defensive woes in 2015 and that then led to Coughlin's dismissal.


Also, JPP blew his hand off in a fireworks incident in July of 2015 and wasn't nearly as effective in the 8 games he played in that season. Little to no help from the safety position that year coupled with a significant hit to the pass rush and the results aren't all that surprising.


These two personnel issues were out of Coughlin's control but significantly contributed to the team's record that year which ultimately got him fired. Jacksonville would be very fortunate to land Coughlin a second time in my opinion. Even if it's only for 3 years.

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