Brian Daboll’s time in New York came to an unceremonious end after a 2025 season that spiraled out of control. The Giants were plagued by blown leads, inconsistent quarterback play, and a locker room that reportedly lost faith in its head coach.
It was a far cry from the promise Daboll showed in his 2022 Coach of the Year campaign. Now, just a few months after his dismissal, Daboll is back in the coaching conversation-this time as a candidate for the Tennessee Titans’ head coaching vacancy.
According to reports, Daboll is set to interview with the Titans on Friday, marking his first known head coaching interview of this hiring cycle. On the surface, it’s a surprising development.
Daboll finished his tenure in New York with a 20-40-1 record and was let go after just 10 games into the 2025 season. But in today’s NFL, offensive minds with a track record of developing quarterbacks still command attention-and Daboll fits that mold.
The Titans, for their part, are in the midst of a pivotal offseason. With the franchise investing heavily in Cam Ward-the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft-finding the right coach to guide his development is a top priority.
Ward flashed serious potential in his rookie season, but uneven play-calling and a lack of offensive cohesion often held him back. The Titans need someone who can unlock his full skill set and build an offense around his strengths.
That’s where Daboll’s résumé becomes intriguing. His work with Josh Allen in Buffalo was widely praised, and even during his turbulent Giants tenure, his offensive acumen was never in question. In fact, Daboll reportedly spoke highly of Jaxson Dart and the Giants’ organization to John Harbaugh in recent days-earning him some goodwill in New York circles despite his rocky exit.
Still, there’s a clear distinction between being a head coach and being an offensive coordinator. Daboll struggled with the broader responsibilities of leading a team-game management, locker room dynamics, and maintaining consistency over a full season.
After a crushing loss to Denver, it became evident that the locker room had turned. And while he showed flashes of creativity as a play-caller, the overall product didn’t meet expectations.
That’s why his fit in Tennessee might make more sense in a different role. If the Titans are using this interview to evaluate Daboll as a potential offensive coordinator rather than a head coach, the move could make a lot of sense. With Ward entering his second year and the Titans looking to build around their young quarterback, pairing him with a coach like Daboll-who excels at scheming for mobile, big-armed QBs-could be a smart, low-risk, high-reward decision.
Daboll may not be ready to lead a franchise again just yet, but his offensive mind still has value in today’s league. And for a team like Tennessee, trying to develop a potential star under center, that might be exactly what they need.