Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brian Daboll

How Brian Daboll built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Brian Daboll is an American football coach. He was head coach of the New York Giants (2022-2025) before being fired. Prior to the Giants, he was the offensive coordinator for several NFL teams including the Browns, Dolphins, Chiefs, and Bills. He also served as an assistant coach for the New England Patriots across two stints. Daboll's experience spans various offensive roles, culminating in his head coaching position.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1997: Hired by William & Mary

In 1997, Brian Daboll was hired as a restricted earnings coach by the College of William & Mary.

1998: Joined Michigan State University

In 1998, Brian Daboll moved to Michigan State University as a graduate assistant.

1999: Continued at Michigan State University

In 1999, Brian Daboll continued as a graduate assistant at Michigan State University under head coach Nick Saban.

2000: Served as Assistants on Patriots

From 2000, Eric Mangini and Brian Daboll both served as assistants on the Patriots

2000: Began NFL Coaching Career with Patriots

In 2000, Brian Daboll began his NFL coaching career with the New England Patriots as a defensive coaching assistant under head coach Bill Belichick.

2000: Joined the New England Patriots

In 2000, Brian Daboll joined the New England Patriots as an assistant coach.

2001: Worked with Romeo Crennel

From 2001, Brian Daboll worked with Romeo Crennel on the Patriots.

2002: Promoted to Wide Receivers Coach

In 2002, Brian Daboll was promoted to wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots.

2004: Worked with Romeo Crennel

Till 2004, Brian Daboll worked with Romeo Crennel on the Patriots.

2005: Served as Assistants on Patriots

Till 2005, Eric Mangini and Brian Daboll both served as assistants on the Patriots.

2006: Left Patriots for Jets

After the 2006 season, Brian Daboll left the New England Patriots to serve as the New York Jets' quarterbacks coach.

2006: Left the New England Patriots

In 2006, Brian Daboll left the New England Patriots.

2007: Joined the New York Jets

In 2007, Brian Daboll joined Eric Mangini's staff with the New York Jets as the quarterbacks' coach.

December 29, 2008: Jets Fired Eric Mangini

On December 29, 2008, the New York Jets fired coach Eric Mangini, and Brian Daboll was not retained under new head coach Rex Ryan.

2009: Joined the Cleveland Browns

In 2009, Brian Daboll joined the Cleveland Browns as offensive coordinator, reuniting with head coach Eric Mangini.

2010: Browns Ranked 29th in Offense

In 2010, under Brian Daboll, the Cleveland Browns had the NFL's 29th ranked offense.

December 11, 2011: Dolphins Fired Tony Sparano

On December 11, 2011, The Miami Dolphins fired coach Tony Sparano, and Brian Daboll was not retained under new head coach Joe Philbin.

February 6, 2012: Hired as Chiefs Offensive Coordinator

On February 6, 2012, the Kansas City Chiefs announced the hiring of Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator.

2012: Patriots Remainder of the Season

In 2012, Brian Daboll would be brought back in a coaching capacity for the remainder of the Patriots season

2012: First Postseason Victory

In the 2022-23 NFL playoffs, the Giants defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Round, their first postseason victory since winning Super Bowl XLVI in 2012.

January 13, 2013: Returned to New England Patriots

On January 13, 2013, the New England Patriots announced that Brian Daboll would be brought back in a coaching capacity for the remainder of the Patriots 2012–13 season.