AP: NY Giants hire Ben McAdoo to replace Coughlin

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants didn't have to look far to find a replacement for Tom Coughlin.

Offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo has been promoted to take over the team that has missed the playoffs the past four seasons, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

The 38-year-old McAdoo has been on the fast track since reviving the offense over the past two seasons. He got the first interview for the job after Coughlin, 69, stepped down after 12 seasons. McAdoo made an immediate impression.

The coaching search lasted less than 10 days.

The Giants have liked what McAdoo has done with the offense the past two seasons, helping two-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback Eli Manning get back on track.

It didn't hurt that Manning voiced support for his coach after the season. This is McAdoo's first head coaching job.

It's unclear whether defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who also interviewed for the top job, will stay.

"Excited for Coach McAdoo," cornerback Prince Amukama said in a text to The Associated Press. "I figured him or Spagz would have been a great pick. I'm sure his players and the fans are all excited."

McAdoo would be the NFL's second youngest coach. Adam Gase, the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator who was hired by the Dolphins, is 37.