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Report: Tyke Tolbert expected to return as Giants’ wide receivers coach

Tyke Tolbert, who recently interviewed with the Vikings, is expected to return as the New York Giants’ wide receivers coach in 2020.

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The New York Giants wanted continuity headed into the 2021 season after nearly a decade of constant change and fluctuation, and for the most part it appears they’re finally going to have that.

There will be a need to address some assistant coaching jobs, but with Jason Garrett slated to return as the offensive coordinator and Patrick Graham signing an extension to remain defensive coordinator, the big pieces are all in place.

The Giants seem to have found their solution at offensive line coach, adding Louisiana’s Rob Sale, but remain on the hunt for an outside linebackers coach. There was also concern they may have to replace Tyke Tolbert as the wide receivers coach but that no longer appears to be the case.

Matt Lombardo of Fansided reports that Tolbert is now expected to return to Joe Judge’s staff in 2021.

As Lombardo notes, Tolbert recently interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings for their offensive coordinator position. And while Tolbert was considered a strong candidate, the team ultimately decided to go with Klint Kubiak, who was promoted in place of his father, Gary, who opted to retire.

Tolbert has been the Giants’ wide receivers coach since 2018 and survived the firing of former head coach, Pat Shurmur. He has become one of the more well-respected coaches at his position around the league over the years and will earn a promotion soon rather than later (a head coaching job may be in his future).

Although the Giants’ wide receivers did not perform particularly well in 2020, that should not reflect on Tolbert, who has been nothing but a positive for the Giants.

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Report: Jason Garrett expected to return as Giants offensive coordinator

Jason Garrett is expected to return as the New York Giants offensive coordinator in 2021, but there may be a change in the power structure.

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New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers for their then-vacant head coaching job earlier this year, but was ultimately passed over.

With all other options having dwindled, it is now expected that Garrett returns to the Giants in 2021. However, there will be some changes, reports ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett is expected to return after a shaky season in which the team finished 31st in total offense and points scored, a source told ESPN.

Although Garrett will stay, there will be some changes to the Giants’ offensive staff, among them the possibility of internal alterations when it comes to the responsibilities of those currently on staff. Increased responsibility for quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski, wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert and tight ends coach Freddie Kitchens is possible.

Freddie Kitchens, you may remember, took over play-calling duties when Garrett had been stricken with COVID-19.

Tyke Tolbert, meanwhile, is a solid option for some power-sharing, but he’s beginning to draw interest for other roles throughout the league. Currently, the Minnesota Vikings have their eye on him as a possible offensive coordinator.

However things ultimately shake out, it would appear as if Garrett will make his way back to East Rutherford next season and resume his role as the team’s offensive coordinator. It is expected that they will get running back Saquon Barkley (knee) back, which would be a huge boost for an offense that was specifically build around him in the first place.

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Report: Vikings interviewing Giants WR’s coach Tyke Tolbert for offensive coordinator

Do you want the Minnesota Vikings to hire Giants wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert to be the Vikings’ offensive coordinator?

With Gary Kubiak retiring, the Vikings are on the lookout for yet another offensive coordinator during the Mike Zimmer era.

Apparently, their search will involve Giants wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert, according to a report. Minnesota is interviewing Tolbert for the open position, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Tolbert, who worked under Kubiak during the Broncos’ Super Bowl run, would likely keep the same style of offense the Vikings have now, per Rapoport. Minnesota utilizes a run-heavy style that incorporates play-action passing.
The Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling reported last week that Klint Kubiak was the front-runner for the Vikings’ open offensive coordinator position. Klint is Gary’s son and the current quarterbacks coach.
Minnesota’s coaching staff already looks pretty different than what it did in 2020. The Vikings have to make sure their changes advance the team, especially on offense. Despite a down year, I think Minnesota’s offensive coordinator position would be a pretty good role for a young coach. We’ll update you on anything the team decides to do.

Report: Vikings to interview Giants WRs coach Tyke Tolbert for OC

Tolbert has served as the Giants’ WRs coach since 2018.

New York Giants wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert is reportedly a candidate for the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator vacancy.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tolbert is set to interview for Minnesota’s offensive coordinator position, which became open after Gary Kubiak retired following the 2020 season.

Tolbert worked under Kubiak for two seasons when the pair were with the Denver Broncos, so hiring the Giants’ wide receivers coach could mean the same offense stays in place in Minnesota.

Tolbert served as the Broncos’ wide receivers coach from 2011 to 2017, while Kubiak was the head coach from 2015 to 2016. The pair also won a Super Bowl together.

Tolbert has been the Giants’ wide receivers coach since 2018 and survived the firing of former head coach, Pat Shurmur. He has become one of the more well-respected coaches at his position around the league over the years and is certainly deserving of consideration for the Vikings’ opening.

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Tyke Tolbert has high expectations for Giants’ receivers

Tyke Tolbert believes the New York Giants wide receivers could surprise some people in 2020 if they can remain healthy.

The New York Giants drew some criticism for failing to add an outside threat at wide receiver this offseason, but don’t bring that complaint to the door of Tyke Tolbert.

Despite the perception, Tolbert believes the current crop of Giants receivers have “great potential” so long as they can remain healthy and on the field.

“I think it’s a great potential,” Tolbert told reporters on Thursday. “Coach [Joe] Judge mentioned something earlier to us about the team with the best advantage is the healthiest team. We like all our guys to be as healthy as possible because when you have everybody healthy and everybody on the field at the same time, then you’ll be able to use people in different ways.

“I’m looking forward to those guys being out on the field together and being healthy and having everyone contribute again, because we believe the healthiest team will be the team that has the biggest advantage. Health is priority number one right now.”

Outside of Golden Tate and Sterling Shepard, it’s second-year receiver Darius Slayton who will likely draw the most attention after breaking out as a rookie.

“The difference for Darius is, it’s year two, obviously, and it’s game experience. He did get some game experience in the NFL last year. At this point of time last year, he hadn’t played an NFL snap. Now, he has some game experience,” Tolbert said. “He can go out there and he knows the speed of the game and how the defensive backs play in the NFL. That’s, to me, the biggest difference. He’s a smart guy. He’s starting the new offense, as we all are.”

Although Slayton rounds out the top three, the Giants still have some questions further down their depth chart. Who will be WR4? And who will fill out the remaining positions?

Former first-round pick Corey Coleman, who is returning from an ACL tear, is one of those options.

“I think Corey did a really good job this offseason and this summer, being with the trainers, getting rehabbed and getting ready to go. There’s only so much he can do with all of the COVID stuff, so he still had to do a lot of work on his own, which he did,” Tolbert said. “I think Corey is pretty much back to where he was before he got injured. I’m just looking forward for Corey to go out there and compete like everybody else. He’s making strides right now. He’s going to go out there and practice hard and do what he has to do.”

Other options include the three undrafted rookie free agents — Binjimen Victor, Austin Mack and Derrick Dillon.

“They’re all working very hard. Two guys came from the same college, so they push each other. Another one came from the Princeton of the south down there, LSU,” Tolbert said. “They’re all doing a really good job. They’re all competing, they’re all studying. I like to see good, young guys with a chip on their shoulder to go out there and compete. That’s what they’re doing right now. They’re always working hard and trying to get better.”

However things shake out, Tolbert stresses that it will all boil down to health. And if these Giants can stay healthy, the potential is most certainly there.

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Report: Giants expected to keep Tyke Tolbert on staff

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge is expected to keep wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert on staff.

When the New York Giants hired Joe Judge as their next head coach, one of his first reported orders of business was to retain special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey.

That decision was praised and rightfully so. McGaughey was arguably the best assistant coach on Pat Shurmur’s staff and arguably the best all-around coach and leader in the building.

But McGaughey wasn’t the only assistant who had the drum pounded for them. There were a few others, including wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert.

Well, Judge apparently saw what everyone else saw because Tolbert is reportedly set to remain with Big Blue going into 2020.

Tolbert was instrumental not only in the development of fifth-round pick Darius Slayton, but keeping a unit together and functioning when they were hit with a slew of injuries and a season-opening suspension (Golden Tate).

The bottom line is that if we’re keeping score on Judge, he’s two-for-two with his in-house decisions. McGaughey and Tolbert are leaders, they are teachers and they represent everything Judge preached in his introductory press conference. They are the right men for the job and it’s encouraging that Judge was able to recognize that out of the gate.

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