Giants to Interview Vikings’ DB Coach for Defensive Coordinator Role
The New York Giants are taking steps to strengthen their coaching staff. The organization has initiated an interview for the defensive coordinator position with Vikings’ defensive backs coach, Joe Jones.
Joe Jones’s Coaching Background
Jones, aged 47, has an extensive coaching history in football. While he has not yet held a role as an NFL defensive coordinator, his experience spans various levels of play.
- Defensive Coordinator at Bowie State (2005-2009)
- Defensive Coordinator at LSU in 2021
- Defensive Backs Coach for the Minnesota Vikings since 2022
- Pass Game Coordinator for the Vikings in 2023
- Coached in high school, Division II, FCS, FBS, and the Canadian Football League
Previous Interviews and Coaching Experience
Before his interview with the Giants, Jones had met with both the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets for their defensive coordinator vacancies. He worked alongside Brian Flores, a highly regarded defensive strategist, who has been the Vikings’ defensive coordinator since 2022.
Connections and Overlap in Coaching
During his career, Jones had a brief overlap with Joe Schoen in Miami, although he does not have apparent ties to new Giants’ head coach, John Harbaugh. The interview with Jones marks the Giants’ first known move towards filling the defensive coordinator role since Harbaugh’s appointment.
Conclusion
The Giants are assessing candidates to fill the defensive coordinator position as they look to enhance their team for the upcoming NFL season. Joe Jones’s diverse coaching background makes him a candidate worth considering in this crucial role.
