For the second time today, a new defensive coordinator has been hired in a move that comes as no surprise. As many expected, the Giants have hired Don Martindale to replace Patrick Graham as the team’s DC (Twitter link via Adam Schefter of ESPN). 
[Related: Raiders Hire Patrick Graham As DC]
The 58-year-old, affectionately known by many as simply ‘Wink’, was linked to the position not long after Brian Daboll was hired as the new head coach. Once it became official that Graham was leaving to take the same position with the Raiders, Martindale had the inside track to come to New York. This isn’t the first time he was considered for a role on the Giants staff; Martindale interviewed for the HC spot two years ago, before the team ultimately chose Joe Judge.
Martindale had 18 seasons of college experience spread across five different programs before entering the NFL in 2004. He’s primarily worked as a linebackers coach, though he got his first opportunity as a DC in Denver in 2010. His longest stint, in Baltimore, began at the LBs coach position in 2012, but he took over as the team’s DC from 2018-2021. Over the first three of those four campaigns, the Ravens ranked first in the league in yards and points allowed per game, according to Schefter’s colleague Jamison Hensley (Twitter link).
2021 saw Baltimore ravaged by injuries on both sides of the ball, which led to a steep statistical drop off for Martindale’s unit. Part of the issue, many feel, was his unwavering reliance on the aggressive, blitz-heavy style he has become known for. Still, his track record has this move being widely applauded.
The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec reports (via Twitter) that former Ravens OLB coach Drew Wilkins is one of potentially multiple position coaches expected to follow Martindale to New York. Doing so may be a wise move for them, as the contract Martindale is signing is reportedly a three-year pact, according to SI’s Albert Breer (Twitter link). With his preferred target in place, Daboll will have a highly experienced defensive play-caller to lean on in his inaugural season as a head coach.
Good experienced choice
Now we just need a qb , or it’s gonna be 3 yrs and out .
Let’s see what jones does this year with a real oline and healthy receiving core and then talk
It’s the Darnold problem, though. Do you pick up the 5th year option or not? Because if he doesn’t improve substantially this year, you’re ready to move on from a guy you’ve guaranteed a pretty big salary for the next year. He’s shown more as a pro than Darnold had, but has he shown enough to make you think he’s worth building around when he’s not making rookie deal money anymore?
Daniel Jones is a Manning crony — decline the 5th-year option and try to get value for him. The Giants can pick up a journeyman QB like Mariota or Trubisky as a bridge to 2023.
The option is for the 2023 season. so you’d trade him now? He went down with a neck injury, Giants might get a 5th at most. And then look to tank the 2022 season to get a chance at who? Rattler, Young or Stroud? you’d also ask a new coaching staff to not win, of which some are on 3yr contracts. Not to mention the roller coaster the fans have been on the last 7 or so years to sit there. Also my own opinion, QBs from Texas schools and Ohio State do not have a good history of success (Mahomes aside)
The Giants have had a culture of entitlement since long before the Boat Trip. Bringing in a GM and a head coach from Buffalo won’t work unless you eradicate that culture of entitlement.
As well, I appreciate how people put words in my mouth when they can’t read between the lines.
Sorry but reading your post does not insuate what you just replied with. You mentioned declining 5th yr and a qb bridge to 2023, so I asked about incoming qb class during that year. Wasn’t trying to put words in your mouth, I asked questions to what I perceived was what you alluded to which was going with a new QB in 2023.
Don’t put a gold jacket on the Wink just yet!
Regards,
Joe Burrow