As the New York Giants continue their search for an offensive coordinator, all eyes are on Todd Monken. But while Monken remains the top target, the Giants are wisely preparing for the possibility that he could land elsewhere - specifically, in Cleveland.
The Browns are wrapping up their head coaching search, and Monken is reportedly one of the finalists, alongside Jim Schwartz and Nate Scheelchase. With a decision expected soon, new Giants head coach John Harbaugh is doing what any smart leader does: planning ahead.
That brings us to a name generating quiet but growing buzz - Charlie Weis Jr.
At just 30 years old, Weis Jr. has already built an impressive résumé. His coaching journey began in earnest back in 2018, when Lane Kiffin made a bold move by naming him offensive coordinator at Florida Atlantic.
At the time, Weis Jr. was only 24 years old - believed to be the youngest coordinator in modern FBS history. That leap of faith paid off, and after a brief detour, he reunited with Kiffin at Ole Miss in 2021.
What followed was a three-year stretch of high-octane offense in Oxford. With Jaxson Dart under center, Weis Jr. helped guide the Rebels to top-three finishes in total offense every season - leading the SEC in that category the past two years.
That kind of consistent production, especially in a conference known for its defensive firepower, doesn’t go unnoticed. And it’s one of the reasons why he’s viewed as a strong Plan B for the Giants if Monken heads to Cleveland.
But the intrigue doesn’t stop there.
Weis Jr. reportedly turned down the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator job - a surprising move given the talent on that roster. While the reasons remain speculative, it’s clear he’s being selective about his next step.
That kind of confidence - or clarity - could be exactly what Harbaugh is looking for in a young offensive mind. And let’s not forget: Weis Jr. has deep football roots.
His father, Charlie Weis Sr., was the head coach at Notre Dame and Kansas, and Junior got his first taste of coaching around the Fighting Irish program.
Still, there’s no denying that Weis Jr. lacks NFL play-calling experience. And if Harbaugh decides that’s too big a leap for a team looking to take the next step, there’s another intriguing option in the mix: Davis Webb.
Webb, currently the Denver Broncos’ pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, has a unique connection to the Giants. Drafted by the team in the third round back in 2017, he was once seen as a potential heir to Eli Manning. Things didn’t pan out that way - he never played a snap during his first stint with the team - but he returned in 2022 and made his lone NFL start in Week 18 against the Eagles.
Since then, Webb’s coaching career has taken off. He’s earned praise for his work with Bo Nix in Denver, and his name is now being floated for head coaching opportunities - the Las Vegas Raiders, in particular, are reportedly interested. At just 31 years old, Webb is quickly becoming one of the most respected young offensive minds in the game.
So where does that leave the Giants?
In a pretty good spot, honestly. If Monken comes aboard, they get a proven play-caller with a championship pedigree.
If not, they’ve got two rising stars in Weis Jr. and Webb - each with unique strengths and compelling backstories. One has been lighting up the SEC, the other is already turning heads in NFL coaching circles.
For a franchise looking to build a modern offense and develop a young quarterback, these aren’t just fallback options - they’re potential difference-makers. The Giants are doing this the right way: casting a wide net, staying patient, and lining up talent that fits both the present and the future. In a league where offensive innovation is king, New York’s next move could set the tone for the next era of Giants football.