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Time For the New York Giants To Fire Tom Coughlin

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Since 2004 Tom Coughlin has been the head coach for the New York Giants, and while the Giants have had their ups and down under Coughlin’s reign, there is no denying their success. Since taking over the Giants from Jim Fassel following a 4-12 season, Coughlin has been able to win 101 games, including two Super Bowls in 2007 and 2011.

All that is in the past, and while it has given Coughlin some leeway with the fans and management, it might not be enough to help him get out of this dry spell. The Giants are headed for their third straight season not making the playoffs. In fact, the Giants have missed the playoffs five out of the last six years — granted the one year they made the playoffs they would end up winning the Super Bowl.

This dry spell isn’t something the fans in New York take lightly, I’ve even seen fans wanting general manager Jerry Reese canned, but I think he has done enough to distance himself from this year’s disaster. The media and fans seem to come together on the idea that enough is enough and that it is time to move on. Currently the hot topic among both sides is, “Did the game pass Coughlin by?”

There is no debating it — Coughlin is stubborn, which is evident by him refusing to keep the red challenge flag in an easy to access location. When someone is stubborn, it is hard for them to change their views on something. Coughlin is set in his ways and while he has softened up, he is still your angry old grandpa who doesn’t understand Facebook.

Like everything else, the game of football has evolved, and I think it’s safe to say that Coughlin, who turns 69 years old shortly, has not kept up with the pace of the NFL. I think it’s time that Coughlin moves on from the game of football and enjoys his retirement with his wife Judy and the rest of his family. I also think and strongly believe the Giants will allow Coughlin to retire from the NFL instead of letting him go.

Dan Soden is an NFL writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanielSoden, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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