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‘Blue Rush’ Podcast episode 177: Giants coaching changes, offseason preview

Black Monday was very odd for the New York Giants.

They fired OL coach Bobby Johnson and special teams coach Thomas McGaughey. That was not totally unexpected, as both the offensive line and special teams struggled.

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Saquon Barkley’s future is discussed in the latest “Blue Rush” podcast. NY Post

After that is when things got odd for Big Blue.

Brian Daboll said in his press conference he expected Wink Martindale to be back, but without speaking to him yet.

They then fired his outside linebackers coach Drew Wilkins and his brother defensive assistant coach Kevin Wilkins.

Both were Wink’s guys and now they are gone, but he apparently was coming back?

Then, within an hour or so after that, it was reported that Wink was resigning.

As of now, that is not official yet.

So, what the heck is going on in Giants land?

To talk about the coaching mess, recap the season and look ahead to a busy Giants offseason coming, we bring you the season finale of the “Blue Rush” podcast with Lawrence Tynes, Paul Schwartz and Brandon London.

“Blue Rush” Podcast with Lawrence Tynes, Paul Schwartz & Brandon London:

  • BLACK MONDAY: Giants fire OL coach Bobby Johnson, special teams coach Thomas McGaughey, outside linebackers coach Drew Wilkins and his brother, defensive assistant coach Kevin Wilkins. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale then reportedly resigned. It’s a mess right now for Big Blue.
  • WINK MARTINDALE: Tynes does not understand the hype around him. The defense has not been good the two years he’s been here. Has no problem with him leaving. Wink did not like getting yelled at by Brian Daboll. Defensive players like Wink.
  • SAQUON: Is his career with the Giants over? Hard to see him take a contract the Giants offer. Don’t think the Giants tag him again. Hard to see a path of him coming back.
  • MCKINNEY: Two interceptions on Sunday and his price will go up. Played every snap this season along with Bobby Okereke. Will he end up back with the Giants?
  • QB: Should the Giants bring back Tyrod Taylor as the backup QB? Do the Giants draft a QB with the sixth pick? Daniel Jones says he’ll be ready for Week 1. Is he locked in to start?

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