With Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen fired, let’s take a look at the biggest issues his replacement must address in 2026, when the Giants surely will have a new head coach and a new defensive coordinator.

• Finishing games: Well, yeah. The Giants’ inability to do this (especially on defense) is the main reason Bowen got canned at 2-10. The Giants have blown a fourth-quarter lead in half of their losses. Yes, they need a head coach who can teach them how to win . They also need a defensive coordinator who can oversee a unit that doesn’t wilt down the stretch.

• Stopping the run: Bowen’s defense was absolutely atrocious against the run, as the Giants went 3-14 last season, before this year’s 2-10 debacle. They currently are last in Pro Football Focus’ run defense ratings,

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