History of Brian Daboll in Timeline

Brian Daboll is the current head coach of the New York Giants in the NFL. His extensive coaching career includes offensive coordinator positions with multiple NFL teams like the Browns, Dolphins, and Chiefs, as well as the University of Alabama. Notably, he held assistant coaching roles with the New England Patriots across two stints, contributing to their success. Prior to becoming head coach for the Giants, he was the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, where his performance led to his hiring by the Giants.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 14, 1975: Brian Daboll Born

On April 14, 1975, Brian Michael Daboll was born. He is now a Canadian American professional football coach, currently serving as the head coach of the New York Giants.

Others born on this day/year

1991: Bills First Season since 1991

In 1991, the team finished with 13 wins for the first time since 1991

1993: Bills First AFC Championship Game since 1993

In 1993, the team made their first AFC Championship Game since 1993

1995: Bills First Playoff Game since 1995

In 1995, the team won their first division title and playoff game since 1995

2000: Served as Assistant on the Patriots

In 2000, Brian Daboll served as an assistant on the Patriots

2000: Began Coaching Career with Patriots

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

2001: Worked on the Patriots

In 2001, Brian Daboll worked 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 on the Patriots

In 2004, Brian Daboll worked on the Patriots

2005: Served as Assistant on the Patriots

In 2005, Brian Daboll served as an assistant on the Patriots

2006: Leaves Patriots for Jets

After the 2006 season, Brian Daboll left the New England Patriots to become the quarterbacks coach for the New York Jets.

2007: Joins Jets as Quarterbacks Coach

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

December 29, 2008: Jets Fire Eric Mangini

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

2009: Daboll Joins Cleveland Browns

In 2009, Brian Daboll became the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, reuniting with Eric Mangini. The Browns' offense ranked 32nd in the NFL under Daboll that year.

2010: Browns Offense Ranks Low

In 2010, under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, the Cleveland Browns' offense was ranked 29th in the NFL.

December 11, 2011: Dolphins Fire Tony Sparano

On December 11, 2011, the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Tony Sparano, and Brian Daboll was not retained by the new head coach.

February 6, 2012: Hired as Chiefs Offensive Coordinator

On February 6, 2012, Brian Daboll was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs.

2012: Daboll to New England Patriots

In 2012, Brian Daboll was brought back in a coaching capacity for the remainder of the Patriots 2012-13 season.

2012: Giants last Postseason Victory

In 2012, the Giants had their last postseason victory since winning Super Bowl XLVI

January 13, 2013: Returns to New England Patriots

On January 13, 2013, Brian Daboll returned to the New England Patriots in a coaching capacity for the remainder of the 2012-13 season.

2016: Coached with Patriots

From 2013 to 2016, Brian Daboll served as the Patriots tight ends' coach.

2016: Giants last Playoff Berth before Daboll

In 2016, the Giants had their last playoff appearance before Daboll

February 18, 2017: Returns to College Football

On February 18, 2017, Brian Daboll returned to college football as the offensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

January 4, 2018: Named Bills Offensive Coordinator

On January 4, 2018, Brian Daboll was named the new offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.

2018: Alabama Reaches National Championship

In 2018, Brian Daboll helped Alabama reach the National Championship Game, where they defeated the Georgia Bulldogs.

2020: Assistant Coach of the Year Award

In 2020, Brian Daboll won the Associated Press NFL Assistant Coach of the Year award for his work with the Buffalo Bills.

January 28, 2022: Hired as New York Giants Head Coach

On January 28, 2022, Brian Daboll was hired as the 20th head coach of the New York Giants.

January 1, 2023: Giants Clinch Playoff Berth

On January 1, 2023, Brian Daboll's Giants defeated the Indianapolis Colts and clinched their first playoff berth since 2016.

October 29, 2023: Criticism for Field Goal Attempt

On October 29, 2023, Brian Daboll faced criticism for opting to kick a field goal instead of attempting to convert a 4th-and-1 situation against the Jets. The missed kick contributed to the Jets' eventual overtime victory.

2024: Criticism and Losing Streak

In 2024, Daboll faced criticism for kicker management and player handling, contributing to a 10-game losing streak and a 3-14 season. Despite this, team ownership announced Daboll would return for a fourth season.