faba Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Despite having been interviewed by Miami Dolphins officials earlier this week for the team's head coach vacancy, New York Giants defensive coordinator Tim Lewis was dismissed Thursday in what could be the first of several moves on coach Tom Coughlin's staff. It had been rumored for the past few weeks that Lewis' position might be in jeopardy. It is believed, in fact, that Lewis' status was a major part of the organizational meetings that took place earlier this week between Coughlin and Giants ownership. New York statistically ranked No. 25 in total defense in 2006, and the unit -- which suffered through a spate of injuries -- struggled down the stretch, as did the team in general. Lewis, 45, had been with the Giants since 2004, when Coughlin brought him aboard as part of his first staff in New York. He was, in fact, the first assistant coach hired by Coughlin after accepting the Giants job. Lewis' departure means the Giants now have dismissed both coordinators who began the 2006 season with the team. Offensive coordinator John Hufnagel was fired before the Giants' final regular-season game. Quarterbacks coach Kevin Gilbride, who called the plays in the regular-season finale and then in the wild-card playoff loss at Philadelphia, likely will take over as offensive coordinator. It is not yet known where Coughlin, who on Wednesday received a one-year contract extension through the 2008 season, will look for a new defensive coordinator. One possibility is current Miami coordinator Dom Capers, who once served as Coughlin's defensive coordinator in Jacksonville. Under Lewis, the Giants ranked 13th in total defense in 2004 but then slumped to 24th in 2005 and to 25th for the recently concluded season. Lewis previously coached in the NFL at Pittsburgh (1995-2003), where he also was the coordinator before joining Coughlin's staff. He was a standout cornerback at the University of Pittsburgh and the Green Bay Packers' first-round choice in the 1983 draft. Lewis played four seasons for the Packers (1983-86) before a neck injury ended his career. His coaching career in the college ranks included stints at Texas A&M (1987-88), SMU (1989-92) and the University of Pittsburgh (1993-94). He has interviewed four times for NFL head coach vacancies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Tim Lewis was dismissed Thursday in what could be the first of several moves on coach Tom Coughlin's staff. It's very Cokeresque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Tim Lewis was fired? Wow. Real smart move by Coughlin.. NOT! Is it Tim's fault that Coughlin brought in a Cornerback with his legs gone in Madison and did not bring in one starting calibear DT to take pressure off of Strahan, Umenyiora & Kiwanuka. Not to mention the injuries throughout the year to Umenyiora, Strahan & Arrington. Way to go Tommy boy! Keep screwing up the Giants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERMILL Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 It's an easy move. Tim lewis as the D coordinator,Did NOTHING to help the Development of QB Eli Manning. The way Eli played I'm suprised Lewis lasted the year;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 The Giants fast trip to hell is welcome salve for my wounds. At least something is soothing this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Herm wrote the book....Coughlin apparently read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 You mean the same Tim Lewis who just interviewed for a head coaching spot? Good one Coughlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Wow...they should start by getting rid of Schockey and Strahan..and some of those other malcontent whiners before the Coaches fall..thats lame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Herm wrote the book....Coughlin apparently read it. LOL...I love it. POTW nom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 If they get Capers they will be in much better shape. Not in love with Gilbride running the offense. But honestly he doesn't have big shoes to fill. Ultimately I think Coughlin has to shake up the roster. A key player -- send a message. He needs to get everyones attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 A key player -- send a message. He needs to get everyones attention. Nice thought, but they don't have any key players. All they have is roster full of mutinous malcontents that smell like Tapioca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I cant believe the Giants would give Coughlin a 1 yr extension... that was moronic. This guy drove this team to the brink of disaster. I wish my company would reward me when I screw up royally.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Nice thought, but they don't have any key players. All they have is roster full of mutinous malcontents that smell like Tapioca. Well you know what I mean. Mangini cut Mawae to show he was serious! Something like that. He can cut his son-in-law Snee to get some street cred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Wow...they should start by getting rid of Schockey and Strahan..and some of those other malcontent whiners before the Coaches fall..thats lame.. I totally agree BP. Certain players on that team are the heart of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I totally agree BP. Certain players on that team are the heart of the problem. They are off to a good start, since one of their malcontents just retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Well you know what I mean. Mangini cut Mawae to show he was serious! Something like that. He can cut his son-in-law Snee to get some street cred. It would probably make Snee feel loved. Hehe. Here's the main thing I see with Coughlin. His players never bought in. The whole hardass thing, they never respected him for whatever reason and he never had control of the team. Plus, the players wanted to control how they were coached. What kind of chit is that in the first place?! Now I'm not a Coughlin fan, but they basically pissed all over him and submarined him over and over. He probably decided to stay just so can break their b*lls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 He probably decided to stay just so can break their b*lls. That and the paycheck. Next year he should shake things up. You aren't late for a 9:00am meeting until 8:57am. That 2 extra minutes will freak them out and just command respect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Want to send a message? Cut the gap-toothed wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 That and the paycheck. Next year he should shake things up. You aren't late for a 9:00am meeting until 8:57am. That 2 extra minutes will freak them out and just command respect! Well, yeah, the paycheck of course; but why not torture them in maddening ways for payback while he can? Beat a Giants pinata with a stick, maybe a positive attitude falls out. Coughlin tried to bring college intimidation to the NFL. It can work, but I guess his 'Q' factor is lacking. College kids want playing time and dream of making it INTO the NFL. They're a captive audience and respond to that sort of browbeating. These guys, they just look at him like a grumpy old windbag trying to hack a goober. Even still, I just can't condone their behavior on any level. To me, at least psychologically, it could be part of the reason why Eli is floundering. He's lost. They don't see him as a leader, Shockey disrespects him on the sideline, they hate the Coach. It's a train wreck. But you know, it totally destroys the Coach persona and what it's supposed to stand for, the respect level that should be in place in theory. They get paid to be dictated to. Put up and shut up and complain privately, not to anyone who will listen. It wears thin immediately. Anyway, don't confuse all this for me actually CARING what befalls that organization. I couldn't be happier the Giants are in disarray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangenious420 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Though I don't like Coughlin, being he's a part of the Giants I would still have to say this thread is a little misleading. Obviously there's changes that need to be made, and most are going to say fire Tom but he did bring them to the playoffs two years in a row. And though he backed in this year at 8-8, back to back playoff bids from the Giants haven't been posted since Tuna. That has to count for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Want to send a message? Cut the gap-toothed wonder. He can stream treason across the room through that space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsGuru5 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Three pages in this thread. Nobody mentions the key thing: Tim Lewis is an AWFUL DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR. He was fired by the Steelers 3 years ago. Bill Cowher doesn't fire good coaches. Lewis isn't a qualified NFL DC, bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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