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sports1 year ago

"Giants Consider Vikings Assistant Daronte Jones for Defensive Coordinator Role"

The New York Giants continue their search for a new defensive coordinator, with head coach Brian Daboll interviewing Daronte Jones, the Vikings’ defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator. This marks the eighth known candidate for the position, with Giants general manager Joe Schoen also meeting with Jones at the Senior Bowl. Despite the ongoing search, Daboll has yet to fill the key position on his staff, with other candidates including former NFL defensive coordinators and current assistant coaches from various teams.

sports1 year ago

"Giants Consider Vikings' Daronte Jones for Defensive Coordinator Role"

The New York Giants are considering Daronte Jones, the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive backs coach, as a candidate for their defensive coordinator position, having interviewed him during the Senior Bowl. Jones has an extensive coaching background, including stints at LSU and various NFL teams. The Giants are seeking a replacement for Wink Martindale and have recently missed out on other potential candidates.

sports1 year ago

"Giants Consider Vikings Assistant Daronte Jones for Defensive Coordinator Role"

The New York Giants interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator position, with the interview taking place at the Senior Bowl where Jones served as the National team’s defensive coordinator. Jones has three seasons with the Vikings and seven overall in the NFL, with previous coaching stints at LSU, the Bengals, and the Dolphins.

sports2 years ago

Assessing the Vikings' Draft and Undrafted Signings.

The Minnesota Vikings' decision to trade up for defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy in the NFL Draft was likely influenced by former LSU Tigers defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, who coached Roy during his time at LSU. Jones saw the potential in Roy and pushed him hard in practice, leading to his best collegiate season. The Vikings coaching staff must believe in Roy's upside, as they traded up for him despite the lack of urgency to do so.