Brian Daboll’s fiery temper and inability to control his emotions both on the sideline and in his dealings with staff was a big part of his undoing as New York Giants head coach, leading to his firing this week.
The play in question was a third-and-6 at the Eagles’ 29-yard line in the second quarter of a Week 8 game the Giants lost 38-20. At the time, they trailed only 14-7.
Daboll’s inability to control himself on the sideline was never more evident than when he tried to get into the medical tent to get information during the Week 6 victory over Philadelphia. Daboll was fined $100,000, the Giants $200,000.
Daboll took playcalling away from Kafka last season, giving it back to him this year.