The Brian Daboll era in New York ended Monday after the Giants fired their head coach following a 2–8 start marred by blown leads and injuries. Some Shedeur Sanders supporters saw Daboll’s dismissal as validation, as they have long argued that the coach’s handling of interviews damaged the quarterback’s draft stock.
Pastor Erik Vance Tears Into Brian Daboll After Giants’ Coaching Shake-Up
Pastor Erik Vance Tears Into Brian Daboll After Giants’ Coaching Shake-Up (Screenshot via: X/@gucceCU)
Daboll was let go after Sunday’s loss to Chicago, which marked the fourth time this season the Giants surrendered a double-digit lead on the road. His 20-40-1 record sealed his fate. But the timing reopened those old wounds from April’s draft debacle.
Pastor Erik Vance Tears Into Brian Daboll After Giants’ Coaching Shake-Up
Draft expert Todd McShay reported that Sanders’ pre-draft meeting with Daboll went sideways. Sanders allegedly wasn’t prepared for an install package and got defensive when called out. The details leaked during the draft, contributing to Sanders’ stunning freefall to the fifth round.
Sanders’ father later addressed the rumors, defending his son’s professionalism and suggesting Daboll’s claims were fabricated. The Giants passed on Sanders twice. They grabbed edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3, then traded back up for Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25.
Remembering those old talks, Pastor Erik Vance didn’t hold back after Daboll got the axe. Vance wrote, “He single-handedly hurt Shedeur Sanders with lies and made-up stories to try to assassinate his character. The same ditch you dig for one, you might as well dig two.”
He single handedly hurt Shedeur Sanders with lies and made up stories to try to assassinate his character. The same ditch you dig for one you might as well dig two. https://t.co/3TOyfxqqj1
— Erik Vance (@PrayOrDie) November 10, 2025
Sanders eventually landed with Cleveland at pick 144, which was one of the most shocking draft slides in recent memory. McShay revealed multiple teams soured on Sanders after similar interview experiences. But the Giants-Daboll connection became ground zero for the controversy as the former Colorado signal-caller got his team on the third day.
The irony Vance highlighted hits hard for Sanders supporters. Daboll had promoted Dart as the Giants’ franchise quarterback. He suffered his fourth concussion evaluation of the season during Sunday’s loss, raising serious concerns about how the team handles rookie development.
Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Debut Looms After Yet Another Browns Collapse
Sanders led college football with a 74% completion rate and won the Johnny Unitas Award before his draft-day nightmare. But in the pro league, he remains glued to Cleveland’s bench while the Browns circle the drain.
The franchise dropped to 2-7 after losing to the Jets, with starter Dillon Gabriel going 1-4 in his five starts. Gabriel has managed just 850 yards, six touchdowns, and two picks through those games.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper blasted the organization, noting Sanders was his No. 1 quarterback on last year’s board. As coach Kevin Stefanski refuses to speculate about a potential change in the QB room, the noise grows louder after each loss.
The parallel storylines write themselves. Daboll leaked interview dirt that cratered Sanders’ stock. Now Daboll’s jobless while Sanders waits for his shot. Whether karma exists in football remains debatable. But Cleveland’s season is cooked for sure. They are sitting last in the AFC North with zero playoff hope