The New York Giants have officially fired the offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, per ESPN. Garrett coached for 26 games, which is less than two years. Many people hold the view that General Manager Dave Gettleman is currently facing scrutiny. In light of their defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night, where they were outscored 30 10. The decision was swiftly reached.
Coach Joe Judge announced that the New York Giants have let go of Jason Garrett as their offensive coordinator. I feel compelled to acknowledge the immense respect I hold for Jasons’ character and coaching abilities. Particularly as a young head coach. His valuable mentorship has significantly contributed to my professional journey. He’s helped our development here. Garrett has formed strong connections with the players and other staff members. He prioritized the team’s interests and earned our respect and gratitude for his contributions.
Joe Judge was asked straight up if Jason Garrett would still be the #Giants OC:
“I’m not going to go into that right now.” pic.twitter.com/82EOg2oIvX
— Giants Daily (@NYGDaily) November 23, 2021
Judge emphasized this was not a “snap decision” after Monday night. He acknowledges that “there’s never an ideal time to make changes like this during the season.”
The head coach also admitted the Giants will have to use a collaborative effort to fill the role of Garrett. According to sources, Freddie Kitchens will assist with play-calling this Sunday. He declined to give specific details on the matter. He openly admit that he may be joining the offensive game plan.
“Everything is on the table,” he emphasized.
Why the New York Giants Fired Jason Garrett
Garrett’s offense scored the fewest touchdowns of any team since the start of the season, per ESPN. In January 2020, Garrett was hired. Prior to that, he was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys for a long time. It’s been seven years since Garrett called plays before returning back to the New York Giants. It seemed that Garrett was never able to hit his stride with the Giants. Although his relationship with quarterback Daniel Jones seemed to be strong.
“I’ll always prioritize the long-term success of the team when making decisions,” Judge stated. “We need to enhance our offensive productivity. Ultimately, the offense’s purpose is to score points, and I believe we need to improve in that aspect. As the head coach, it’s my responsibility to create opportunities for our players to make plays.”
