The fallout from the New York Giants' recent coaching purge continues to unfold amid reports of defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's not-so-rosy departure.
Despite reports on Monday that Martindale had tendered his resignation, Giants beat reporter Art Stapleton said early Wednesday that Martindale had not yet submitted his resignation to management. It was reported that there was no.
“Wink Martindale took the ball and went home and informed numerous members of the media of his intention to resign,” Stapleton tweeted. “He has not yet submitted his resignation.”
Wink Martindale took the ball and went home, telling numerous members of the media that he intended to resign.
He has not yet submitted his resignation.
The Giants aren't going to fire him and leave with all the things he did behind the scenes free…
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) January 10, 2024
Stapleton indicated the Giants were not willing to fire him or risk taking a job with a rival coach.
“The Giants don't want to fire him and give him the freedom to do all the things he's done behind the scenes and go elsewhere without conditions.”
However, just hours later, the Giants officially announced the departure of their troubled coordinator.
The Giants and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale have mutually agreed to part ways.
— New York Giants (@Giants) January 10, 2024
The team has agreed to let Martindale sign elsewhere without restriction, and the Giants have agreed to keep the $3 million owed at the time of the deal, ESPN's Jordan Raanan reported, citing an undisclosed source. It was reported. (Related: Head scratcher: Bears fire entire offensive staff, but head coach Matt Eberflus remains)
Sources say Wink Martindale is free to sign elsewhere without restrictions. The Giants will keep the $3 million he was owed. https://t.co/2D27jteGXC
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) January 10, 2024
All in all, the Giants' long-ago confusing start to the offseason continues to get even more confusing.martindale then curse Sources say head coach Brian Daboll has passed away. The only other high-level staff member left besides Daboll is offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. Daboll expressed confidence that Kafka will be back next season, but he also said the same about Martendale.
G-Men need to clean it up fast. After a season filled with infighting and mediocrity, they failed to make the playoffs.12 years have passed since they came last Won the NFC East. They need to bring in young, fresh talent like Antonio Pearce to revitalize the team. Otherwise, the Mara family risks ruining its once-respected tradition as winners.
