Giants boot OC Garrett after scoring struggles
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In an effort to spark an anemic offense with the season teetering on the brink of fiasco, the New York Giants fired offensive coordinator Jason Garrett after a dreadful performance in a nationally televised game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Coach Joe Judge confirmed the dismissal of Garrett on Tuesday, noting the offense was not scoring enough points.
Judge said the coaching staff would combine to make an offensive game plan for the contest against the Philadelphia Eagles (5-6) on Sunday at Metlife Stadium. He refused to say who would call the plays, noting every member of the staff is an option, including himself.
Former Cleveland Browns head coach and current senior offensive assistant Freddie Kitchens has experience and has called plays.
The Giants (3-7) were embarrassed on Monday night, dropping a 30-10 decision to the Bucs. After the game, Judge said the team has too many good players not to be scoring, giving an indication changes were coming.
Nagy: Report of firing inaccurate
The Chicago Bears are in damage control, still reeling amid a five-game losing streak and facing a demanding turnaround for Thursday’s road game against the Detroit Lions.
A Patch.com report asserted Matt Nagy had already been informed of his imminent firing and was positioned to coach his final game with the team on Thanksgiving before a change is made.
Nagy said the report is “not accurate,” saying he has not been informed that Thursday will be his final game as head coach.
“My focus is on these players and Detroit,” he said. “… The only thing we can do is focus on the now.”
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