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Giants to Interview Vance Joseph! Could He Bring Davis Webb as OC?

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The Giants plan to interview Vance Joseph, who runs the NFL's best defense—could he be their next head coach?

The Giants plan to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coaching vacancy. Host Anthony Ravardo analyzes Joseph's candidacy on this episode of Fireside Giants. Joseph is a former head coach, which the Giants reportedly value, despite his 11-21 record leading the Broncos from 2017 to 2018. His primary selling point is building the NFL's top defense in Denver, which led the league in sacks for two straight years, recording 68 in 2025. That unit also ranked third in points allowed and second in total yards allowed last season. Joseph's defensive scheme is selectively aggressive, relying on a formidable pass rush from players like Nick Bosa and Pat Surtain II rather than frequent blitzing. The host speculates Giants pass rushers like Brian Burns and Dexter Lawrence would thrive in this system. A surprising potential pairing involves Joseph bringing Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb as his offensive coordinator. Webb, a former Giants backup quarterback, is credited with aiding Daniel Jones's development in 2022 and coaching rookie Bo Nix to a record 29 touchdown passes. NFL insider Benjamin Allbright suggested Webb could follow Joseph for a head coaching job. The host notes Webb is so highly regarded he's considered a potential head coach candidate himself, similar to Kevin O'Connell's rise. An interesting tension is the risk of hiring a defensive-minded head coach whose successful offensive coordinator, like Webb, might leave for a head job shortly after. The host contrasts this with the perceived stability of an offensive-minded head coach paired with an elite defensive coordinator, a formula used by 9 of the 14 playoff teams. Joseph's prior failure is partly attributed to poor quarterback play in Denver, having only Case Keenum and Trevor Siemian, which wouldn't be the case with the Giants' Jackson Dart. The episode maintains an analytical and conversational tone, blending statistical breakdowns with speculative roster fit and coaching philosophy. Ravardo presents a balanced view, grading Joseph as a "B-tier" candidate with a high floor but lower ceiling than offensive-minded alternatives. This episode is ideal for Giants fans seeking a detailed, stats-forward evaluation of a specific coaching candidate and the potential domino effects on the staff. Listeners preferring big-picture organizational strategy or definitive predictions might find the speculative nature less satisfying.

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A quick Giants coaching breakdown that ties one interview to a broader staff and offense case.

The piece treats the Giants' planned interview with Vance Joseph as more than a routine coaching rumor, and that reading holds up through the focus on his defensive record and the head-coaching experience New York seems to want.

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