Giants Coaching Rumors Roundup For Jan. 11th

The NFL Playoffs are in full swing, but the focus for the New York Giants remains squarely on the search for former head coach Tom Coughlin's replacement. Here are the latest and most interesting Giants coaching rumors and news for Monday, January 11th.

Giants Want To Interview Hue Jackson?
Jackson might just be the top candidate left on the market and both the Browns and 49ers are high on Jackson. The New York Giants also want to talk to Jackson. 

Giants officially submitted request to interview Bengals OC Hue Jackson, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 11, 2016

The Bengals have let Jackson interview with other teams, so the Giants should get a chance to talk to him.

Giants Confirm Mike Smith Interview
The team also confirmed an interview with Mike Smith. 

#Giants interview former Falcons head coach Mike Smith for Head Coach position. STORY: https://t.co/oyFyUMcCQv pic.twitter.com/ZacPmyd5vI

— New York Giants (@Giants) January 11, 2016

Smith last coached with the Atlanta Falcons in 2014 and took this year off. Given the way Smith's tenure ended in Atlanta, the Giants hiring him likely wouldn't go over well with the fan base.