Jermaine Eluemunor Publicly Backs Carmen Bricillo as Giants Reshape Coaching Staff
With John Harbaugh now officially at the helm of the New York Giants, all eyes have quickly shifted from the head coach hire to the staff he’ll build around him. Coordinator roles are the headline-grabbers, sure - but don’t sleep on the assistants who help shape the identity of a team in the trenches.
One name that’s been generating real buzz behind the scenes and online? Offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo.
At 49, Bricillo isn’t new to the grind. But after what he pulled off in East Rutherford this past season, his name is suddenly carrying more weight - and for good reason.
According to Pro Football Focus, the Giants’ offensive line finished the 2025 season as a top-10 unit. That’s a massive leap for a group that, just a year ago, couldn’t keep a pocket clean if their lives depended on it.
Bricillo’s fingerprints are all over that turnaround. Andrew Thomas returned to All-Pro form under his guidance, anchoring the left side like a true franchise tackle.
And then there’s Jermaine Eluemunor - a veteran who, under Bricillo’s watch, delivered a breakout campaign right before hitting free agency. Eluemunor didn’t just play well; he elevated his game to the point where people are talking about him as one of the more intriguing linemen on the market this spring.
And Eluemunor clearly hasn’t forgotten who helped him get there.
On Monday, he took to social media with a direct message for his new head coach, posting a simple but emphatic endorsement of Bricillo:
"One of the best in the NFL‼️"
That kind of public backing from a respected veteran isn’t just noise - it’s a statement. It signals the kind of respect Bricillo commands in the locker room, and it reinforces what the tape already shows: this guy can coach. He didn’t just improve a struggling unit; he transformed it.
Let’s not forget where Bricillo came from. Before joining the Giants in 2024, he had stints with the Patriots and Raiders, working under some of the league’s most demanding systems.
He brought that experience to New York, and in just two seasons, he’s done something no one’s managed in over a decade: give the Giants a legitimate offensive line. More importantly, he gave franchise quarterback Jaxson Dart something he hadn’t had since arriving - time to throw.
In a league where offensive line play can make or break a season, keeping a coach like Bricillo in the building isn’t just a luxury - it’s a necessity. His ability to develop talent, manage personalities, and implement effective protection schemes has quickly made him one of the most valuable voices on the Giants’ staff.
And while Harbaugh is expected to bring in plenty of his own people, Bricillo might just be the exception - the rare holdover from the Brian Daboll era who’s earned the right to stay. If that happens, it won’t just be because of his résumé. It’ll be because his players are going to bat for him, loudly and publicly.
As for Eluemunor, his future in New York is uncertain. At 31, he’s eyeing what could be his last big contract, and there’s a good chance he tests the open market.
But even if he ends up elsewhere, his endorsement of Bricillo could leave a lasting impact. If it helps convince Harbaugh to retain one of the most quietly effective coaches on the staff, then Eluemunor’s final assist in a Giants uniform might just be one of his most important.
Bottom line: Carmen Bricillo has earned his stripes in New York. And if the Giants are serious about building a contender under Harbaugh, keeping Bricillo in the fold should be a no-brainer.