2× Super Bowl champion has a stunning advice for Giants’ HC Brian Daboll after down 2023 campaign…

In the aftermath of a challenging 2023 season for the New York Giants under head coach Brian Daboll, former quarterback Eli Manning has offered valuable advice to help the team rebound in 2024. Manning, reflecting on the resilience of his own coach, Tom Coughlin, emphasized the importance of Daboll staying true to his coaching style and making necessary adjustments without letting a tough season impact his approach.

Acknowledging Daboll’s coaching abilities, Manning stressed the need for consistency, urging the head coach to remain authentic despite the setbacks faced during the previous season. Manning highlighted the importance of maintaining one’s coaching identity and not letting a challenging period dictate future strategies.

Daboll’s 2023 season with the Giants faced early hurdles, as the team struggled with a 1-5 record in the initial six weeks. The sluggish start proved difficult to overcome, with the ground game particularly affected. The team managed only three rushing touchdowns through Week 7, indicative of offensive struggles that extended beyond the backfield. A major contributing factor was the team’s offensive line, which allowed a league-leading 85 sacks on quarterbacks Daniel Jones, Tyrod Taylor, and Tommy DeVito.

Drawing from his own experiences, Manning empathized with Daboll, recalling how his Giants had faced adversity after strong seasons. Manning’s team went from an 11-5 record in 2005 to 8-8 the following year and experienced fluctuating performance in subsequent seasons. Despite the challenges, Manning credited Coughlin’s ability to adapt play-calling strategies while maintaining a team identity centered around a robust rushing attack and a formidable front seven.

Looking ahead, Manning expressed confidence in Daboll’s capacity to bounce back, drawing parallels to his own experiences with coaching changes. Daboll, named the AP NFL Coach of the Year in 2022, can find optimism in the lessons learned from the previous season. The expectation of reinforcements in the quarterback and offensive line positions through the draft provides an opportunity for Daboll to enhance creativity in the team’s offensive strategies. With the prospect of improved protection and more dynamic quarterbacks, Daboll aims to rejuvenate the Giants’ offensive prowess in the upcoming season.