There is no doubt hiring Antonio Pierce would enliven a fan base that could use some enlivening, but the Giants’ defensive coordinator job is not vacant.
Former Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce would be a strong defensive coordinator candidate for somebody, but is that somebody the Giants?Bring AP back to the Giants. Make him the new defensive coordinator.
The fact that the position is not open, that Shane Bowen just completed his first season running the Giants defense, did not matter much to those who wanted to make the connection and reunite Pierce with the franchise that benefited greatly from having him play middle linebacker for them. The fact Pierce, 46, has surprisingly meager credentials on his résumé when it comes to actually running a defense did not matter much to those who are rabid with the thought of getting rid of Bowen and replacing him with a popular and charismatic member of the cherished 2007 Super Bowl championship team.Charles Wenzelberg/NY Post
The Giants' defense ranked eighth against the pass but only 27th against the run in the first season under Shane Bowen as defensive coordinator.Though Brian Daboll has developed a friendship with Antonio Pierce, it's unclear if he wants to have three different defensive coordinators in three seasons.St. John’s defending better than it has in decades big reason for team’s strong start
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