The New York Giants are continuing their search for a new offensive coordinator, and their latest target is Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. According to reports, the Giants plan to meet with Cooter as they work through their second wave of candidates following Todd Monken’s decision to take the head coaching job in Cleveland.
Monken had been the top choice for Giants head coach John Harbaugh, but with that option off the table, the team is pivoting. Cooter becomes the second known candidate to enter the mix, joining Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb-who’s not only a rising coaching mind but also a familiar face in New York, having served as a backup quarterback for the Giants during his playing days.
Cooter, 41, brings a deep and varied résumé to the table. He broke into the NFL coaching ranks back in 2009 with the Colts as an offensive assistant at just 25 years old. Since then, he’s logged time with several organizations, including the Chiefs, Broncos, Jets, Eagles, and Jaguars, before returning to Indianapolis, where he’s been the offensive coordinator for the past three seasons.
While Cooter holds the OC title in Indy, it’s worth noting that play-calling duties there belong to head coach Shane Steichen. That’s a key detail-because both the Giants and Eagles coordinator jobs would give Cooter the opportunity to call plays again, something he last did during his stint as offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions from 2016 to 2018.
In fact, Cooter has already interviewed twice for the Eagles’ open OC role, signaling that he’s a serious contender in more than one coaching search right now. For the Giants, his experience across multiple systems and his background in quarterback development make him an intriguing candidate-especially for a team looking to reset and re-energize its offense.
As the Giants weigh their options, Cooter’s name carries weight. He’s been around the league, he’s called plays, and he’s worked with a wide range of quarterbacks and offensive schemes. If New York is looking for a steady, experienced hand to guide their offense into its next chapter, Cooter could very well be the guy.