EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It took 28 days and at least eight reported interviews before the New York Giants finally landed on Shane Bowen to replace Wink Martindale as their defensive coordinator.
There were no Bill Belichick or Mike Vrabel interviews. Those were always unrealistic candidates. Vic Fangio wasn't even a real possibility as he made the switch from the Miami Dolphins to his home state and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Giants under coach Brian Daboll interviewed primarily younger candidates, many of whom had little to no experience calling plays.