It's not outlandish and it is not hateful to say that New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll figures to sit uncomfortably on the NFL Hot Seat in 2025.
After helping the Giants reach the playoffs in his first season, Daboll has struggled to put forth a winning product on the field. He has seen the organization's win total decrease each year he has been at the helm.
There are plenty of reasons why that has happened. Poor quarterback play, bad roster construction, and injuries have all been major hurdles that Daboll has been unable to navigate.
But the coach has to shoulder some blame as well.
From reported volatile interactions with his assistants to a tough-guy aura that can wear on players, some of the traits once thought to be Daboll strengths might be hurting him now.
That's why a self-reflective Daboll should consider whether a strength is now a weakness, and if there is wisdom in finding a balance between his current hard-nosed approach and that of a nurturing leader.
Some of the best programs in the NFL seem to feature a sort of collaborative outlook on coaching. The Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs are among the teams that we think have used that approach to their advantage.
Should Daboll be fake? No.
Can a leopard change its spots? In this case, maybe a little bit.
Finding that happy middle ground between nurturing young players and maintaining discipline is an art that the best head coaches in the league have mastered.
If Daboll wants to keep his job, he should try to find that balance ... and fast.