The New York Giants’ firing of Brian Daboll after their Week 10 loss to the Bears has reshaped the coaching realm overnight. Within hours, speculation flooded social media and one name dominated the conversation: Mike Tomlin.
In a viral X post, fans discussed the idea of the Giants trading for Tomlin and paying him $25 million per year to take over in New York. The post described him as “a future Hall of Famer” and “one of the all-time greats” still only 53 and the youngest coach ever to win a Super Bowl. That thought alone sparked a debate among fans. One fan replied sharply, “Two first round picks and you have a deal,” a response that perfectly captured the divide between ambition and realism.
SHOULD THE #GIANTS TRADE FOR MIKE TOMLIN TO BE THEIR HEAD COACH…?
Tomlin is considered one of the all-time great coaches and a future Hall of Famer.
Mike is still only 53 years old and won a Super Bowl with the #Steelers.
NYG has the ability to pay Tomlin 25 million per year. pic.twitter.com/zHbpeXELBu
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) November 11, 2025
To some, Tomlin’s price tag and trade cost feel unrealistic. To others, it’s a reflection of his value: a coach with a .628 career winning percentage and 18 straight non-losing seasons doesn’t come cheap.
Why is Tomlin-Giants Union Generating Serious Buzz?
Jun 10, 2025; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during minicamp at their South Side facility. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images
Jun 10, 2025; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during minicamp at their South Side facility. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images
The Giants’ struggles have stretched beyond just poor play: they’ve lacked leadership. Since Tom Coughlin’s departure, the franchise has cycled through four head coaches with a combined record of 44-87-1. The organization now needs stability, toughness, and a proven winner—three traits Tomlin embodies.
AsThe Athletic’s Ian O’Connor wrote, Tomlin fits the exact mold of past Giants legends like Bill Parcells and Coughlin, who thrived on discipline and demanded results. His consistency in Pittsburgh is unmatched: 15 winning seasons, two Super Bowl appearances, and one Lombardi Trophy.
The Giants and Steelers also share deep historical ties. The Mara and Rooney families have been close since the league’s founding, making a trade scenario less far-fetched than it sounds. That connection could open the door if both teams see value in change.
Still, Tomlin’s deal runs till 2027, but the Steelers’ officials don’t usually swap out coaches – only three since 1969. Even so, following yet another shaky year, and with rising fan anger, talk about starting over keeps resurfacing. And fans don’t hold back, giving off their reaction:
A fansaid, “I don’t think Tomlin wants his .500 or above seasons to end.”
Another fansaid, “Yes, pls do take him off our hands lol we’ll take a day 2 pick.”
A third fanchimes, “As an Eagle fan, please. I would love to see the Giants go 9-8 for the next 10 years.”
The fourth oneremarked, “Give Brian Flores a call.”
The otherone said, “He hasn’t won a playoff game in a decade.”
If the Giants hope to stop cycling through average seasons, bringing in Tomlin might shift how things work – a change NYC hasn’t felt since around 2014. Regardless of whether it’s a $25 million deal, the discussion shows something obvious: what Tomlin brings goes way beyond wins or losses.