The New York Giants are bringing in former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy to fix their offensive woes under new head coach John Harbaugh, Ian Rapoport reported.
Nagy, who worked with Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, takes over a unit that desperately needs an identity. The Giants ranked 28th in points scored last season and haven't had a competent offense in years.
So the question is: Can Matt Nagy fix it?
Let's be honest about Nagy's track record. He was the Chiefs' offensive coordinator during Kansas City's offensive renaissance from 2016-2017. He then became head coach of the Chicago Bears, where he... well, let's just say things didn't go great.
In four seasons with the Bears, Nagy went 34-31 and made the playoffs twice. But his offenses were predictable, stubborn, and frustrating. He refused to adapt his scheme to his personnel. He cycled through quarterbacks like they were interchangeable parts. And by the end, Chicago fans were begging for him to be fired.
But here's the thing - Nagy has always been better as a coordinator than a head coach.
When he was calling plays in Kansas City, the Chiefs' offense was electric. Alex Smith had the best season of his career under Nagy. And when he left for Chicago, the Chiefs promoted Eric Bieniemy and won a Super Bowl.
Now Nagy is back in a coordinator role, working under a defensive-minded head coach in Harbaugh. That's his sweet spot. He doesn't have to worry about game management, roster construction, or media relations. He just has to design an offense and call plays.
The Giants need someone who can maximize Daniel Jones - or whoever is under center next season. They need creativity, tempo, and an identity. Nagy can provide all of that he's willing to adapt.
