Before the search began for a new head coach and former New York Giants‘ Pat Shurmur was fired, the favorites were blasted out into the media in a frenzy. Ex-Carolina coach Ron Rivera was the clear preference, but he recently signed a five-year contract with the Washington Redskins.
After Rivera took his talents to D.C., Baylor’s Matt Rhule became the favorite to fill the coaching void the Giants had opened up. However, it’s possible his availability could be off the table.
According to ESPN, Rhule anticipates a return to Baylor, stating:
“I plan on that,” Rhule said.