(Video) Brian Daboll gives reporter a death stare before walking off the podium when quizzed about his job security after yet another loss

After a second straight loss to the Commanders, Brian Daboll was asked if he was worried about his job, but his reaction suggested otherwise.

(Video) Brian Daboll gives reporter a death stare before walking off the podium when quizzed about his job security after yet another loss

Brian Daboll (Image via IMAGO)

Brian Daboll made history as the first head coach whose team scored more touchdowns than their opponents and had no interceptions, yet still lost in regulation. The Giants’ 18-21 defeat to the Washington Commanders on Sunday reignited questions about whether Daboll should remain at the helm of the team.

After the game in which quarterback Daniel Jones finally made some amends individually by throwing 178 yards and 2 touchdowns, Daboll spoke with positive intent until one of the reporters popped the all-important question. They wanted to know if his job as the Giants’ head coach was in jeopardy after the loss.

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The 49-year-old calmly replied that the outcome of the game was disappointing, but he was not in the hot seat. As soon as he finished his retort, Brian Daboll stared down at the reporter, who asked the question.

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Brian Daboll has himself to blame for the loss against the Commanders

The Commanders won the game not because they played better than the Giants; in fact, it was the opposite; they were helped by Daboll’s sketchy decisions even before the game began. A few moments before kickoff, the cameras pointed to the Giants kicker Graham Gano, who suffered the entire week because of a groin problem and did not seem comfortable during the warmup.

Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones (Via Imago)

Even though the Giants coaching team was aware of his situation, they still allowed Gano to take the kickoff, and it backfired. Gano’s strain got worse, and he never returned.

We thought Graham would be OK. He was chasing a kickoff return. He pulled his hamstring. We thought he was good.
Brian Daboll said as per the New York Post

Daboll should have seen this coming. An easy solution was playing rookie Jude McAtamney, which they had to do eventually.

While Daniel Jones looked okay, the players around him made some errors that cost the team valuable chances. First, running back Devin Singletary fumbled a pass from Jones near the Washington 30-yard line after a 15-yard run. Then a crucial pass dropped from rookie Malik Nabers on fourth-and-4, which was close to the red zone.

However, once more, what failed Brian Daboll most was the Giants’ defense. Jason Pinnock had a below-average game, frequently allowing Washington players to slip through the defensive line. Fortunately for him, none of them ended up as touchdowns, but the field goals kept the Commanders relevant. What’s even more striking is that they scored on every drive, not punting even once.

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Overall, it was a game from which Daboll and his players could learn a lot. However, they need to get their act together quickly if the post-season is the goal, but 6% of teams that lost their first two games have played in the playoffs since 2018.