Giants to hire Joe Judge: 9 potential assistant coach candidates

The New York Giants will hire Joe Judge as their next head coach on Wednesday, so here’s a look at nine potential assistant coaches.

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Jay Gruden, Offensive Coordinator

Jay Gruden is another head coach recently let go who would also be an intriguing hire for the Giants.

After a Hall of Fame playing career as a quarterback in the Arena league, Gruden spent seven years as an offensive assistant to his brother, Jon Gruden, with the Buccaneers and a few more seasons coaching in the Arena league. This led to his hiring as offensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals, who made the postseason in all three years he was their play caller and captured the AFC North in 2013.

Gruden also has experience working with young quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Kirk Cousins, who blossomed under his guidance.

Gruden went 35-50 with one playoff appearance in five-and-a-half seasons coaching the Redskins. While things didn’t workout in D.C., Gruden would be an A+ hire with premium offensive experience, which could also benefit the Giants young quarterback in Jones.

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