EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll became the first candidate to interview for the Giants' head coaching position.
Daboll, 46, spoke Friday evening via videoconferencing with team president John Mara, chairman Steve Tisch and Joe Schoen, who was hired as the Giants’ new general manager.
Schoen and Daboll have worked together with the Bills for the last four seasons.
In 2021, Daboll's offense excelled as Buffalo won its second straight AFC East title with an 11-6 record. The Bills finished third in the NFL with 28.4 points a game and fifth with 381.9 yards a game. Quarterback Josh Allen finished sixth in the league with a franchise-record 409 completions, seventh with 36 touchdown passes and eighth with 4,407 yards. Allen's favorite target, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, caught 103 passes for 1,225 yards and 10 touchdowns.
The Bills routed New England last week in a wild card playoff game and will face the defending AFC champion Chiefs on Sunday in Kansas City in a divisional round game.
In 2020, Daboll was voted the AP's NFL Assistant Coach of the Year after the Bills finished 13-3 and unseated longtime powerhouse New England atop the division. Allen finished second in the NFL most valuable player voting after setting Buffalo single season franchise records with 4,544 yards, 37 touchdown passes, a 69.2 completion percentage and a 107.2 passer rating.
Daboll joined the Bills in 2018 after helping lead Alabama to its 17th national championship in 2017. He was the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach that season.
Daboll has 20 years of NFL coaching experience. He spent 11 seasons with the New England Patriots (2000-06, 2013-16) in a variety of roles and helped the franchise win five Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX and LI). Daboll has been an offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns (2009-10), Miami Dolphins (2011) and Chiefs (2012). He was also the Jets' quarterbacks coach in 2007-08.
Prior to entering the NFL, Daboll spent one year (1997) as a volunteer assistant at the College of William & Mary – where he first met Bills coach Sean McDermott - before serving two seasons (1998-99) as a graduate assistant for Nick Saban at Michigan State.
A 1997 graduate of the University of Rochester, Daboll was a two-year starter for the YellowJackets at safety.
He and his wife Beth have five children, Mark, Christian, Aiden, Haven and Avery.
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Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, talks with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. In his 20th NFL season and third in Buffalo, Daboll has transformed a once plodding, run-oriented attack into one of the league’s top passing units. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll runs a drill during an NFL football team minicamp practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on before an NFL regular season football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Steelers defeated the Bills 23-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, left, greets Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) talks to offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks to players during the NFL football team's organized team activities in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) talks to Bills Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the stretching period of practice at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks the field against the Houston Texans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Houston. The Texans won the game in overtime 22-19. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) talks to Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the stretching period of practice today at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park,N.Y. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (James P. McCoy / Buffalo News) Pool Photographer
Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll calls plays from the field during the second day of training camp opened to the media at ADPRO Sports Training Center's outdoor field in Orchard Park,N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll sits on the bench before an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, encourages quarterback Josh Allen as he warms up before an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Bills defeated the Panthers 27-14. (Joe Robbins via AP)
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Orchard Park, N.Y. After taking a short break, the Browns are resuming their coaching search by interviewing Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who previously worked in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes, File)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills defeated the Bengals 21-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Bills won the game 27-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll look on from the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Detroit. The Bills defeated the Lions 24-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks up from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Detroit. The Bills won the game 24-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, talks with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who formerly coached at the Patriots, speak at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks on the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, fist bumps quarterback Nathan Peterman before a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, center, talks with quarterbacks A.J. McCarron, right, and Nathan Peterman during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Sunday, July 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman (2) gets direction from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the team's NFL football minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, June 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll shown during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, right, talks to quarterback Nathan Peterman before a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Alabama offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll, instructs quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during an NCAA college football practice, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll,right, announces drills to quarterback Jalen Hurts during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll, runs drills during an NCAA college football practice, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks towards his players during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll announces drills to Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts as he steps back to pass during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll announces drills to Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts during an NCAA college football practice at Bryantâ€"Denny Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New England Patriots offensive assistant Brian Daboll on the sidelines during the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday October 26, 2014 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates a touchdown catch with coach Brian Daboll in action against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday February 1, 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, site of Super Bowl XLIX. New England defeated Seattle 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll walks the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll looks on from the sidelines as he watches the action on the playing field during a week 6 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Patriots defeated the Colts 34-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll, right, shouts instructions as he and defensive line coach Brendan Daly watch from the bench area during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll looks on from the sidelines during a week 7 NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct 23, 2016, in Pittsburgh. The Patriots won 27-16. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll celebrates a touchdown with receiver Aaron Dobson in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots tight end coach Brian Daboll, center, wears military-style clothing during Salute to Service weekend on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll walks the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday September 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots offensive assistant Brian Daboll on the sidelines during the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday October 26, 2014 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Daboll celebrates the Patriots win against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday February 1, 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, site of Super Bowl XLIX. New England defeated Seattle 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Brian Daboll runs a drill during NFL football training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., Monday, July 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Assistant coach Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs directs play against the Green Bay Packers in a pre-season game Aug. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 24 - 3. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Assistant coach Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs directs play against the Green Bay Packers in a pre-season game Aug. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 24 - 3. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Assistant coach Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs directs play against the Green Bay Packers in a pre-season game Aug. 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 24 - 3. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks with quarterback Brady Quinn (9) of the Kansas City Chiefs during play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Oct. 14, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa won 38 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of the Kansas City Chiefs watches play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Oct. 14, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa won 38 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden, left, greets Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before their teams face off in an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. Daboll was the offensive coordinator of the Browns last season. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Miami Dolphin offensive coordinator Brian Daboll calls a play during a game between the Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Dolphins 17-13 in an NFL preseason game Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll checks out his play chart during the NFL week 6 football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Quarterback Chad Henne (7) of the Miami Dolphins sets for play with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug, 27, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of the Miami Dolphins calls a play during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug. 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks to an NFL official during the NFL week 6 football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll of the Miami Dolphins calls a play during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug. 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks at his play chart and talks on his headsets during the NFL week 6 football game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Miami Dolphin offensive coordinator Brian Daboll oversees pre game warm-up prior to a game between the Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defeated the Dolphins 17-13 in an NFL preseason game Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, talks with quarterback Chad Henne during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Sheldon Brown, left, greets Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before their teams face off in an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. Daboll was the offensive coordinator of the Browns last season. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, left, works the sidelines along side Browns safety T.J. Ward (43)during their NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll before an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll calls a play for quarterback Brady Quinn (10) during morning practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll works the sidelines in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll works the sidelines in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, second from right, works the sidelines along with players, from left, tight end Benjamin Watson (82), offensive lineman Joel Reinders, defensive tackle Titus Adams (62) and tight end Joel Gamble (87) during the Browns NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll talks with quarterback Derek Anderson back into the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll celebrates after a touchdown in an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, center, greets wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (11) after Massaquoi's touchdown catch against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches during warmups before an NFL pre-season football game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll yells at his offense during an NFL pre-season football game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll congratulates Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs (16) as he comes off the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll during practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches during warmups before an NFL pre-season football game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll looks on during an NFL preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on August 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 17-0. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre (4), right, talks to New York jets quarterbacks coach Brian Daboll in the waning minutes of the Jets 26-14 victory over the Cincnnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots NFL football team wide receiver Reche Caldwell (87) talks with receivers coach Brian Daboll at practice at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. (AP Photo/Robert E. Klein)
New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell (87) laughs as he talks with wide receiver coach Brian Daboll, standing, and receiver Jabar Gaffney, right, as they stretch before practice at the team's football facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday Jan. 10, 2007. The Patriots will face the San Diego Chargers in the divisional round of the NFL's AFC playoffs Sunday. Caldwell is a former Charger who came to the Patriots before the start of 2006-2007 season. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New England Patriots NFL football team newly acquired wide receiver Doug Gabriel (85), right, gets some advice from receivers coach Brian Daboll at practice at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. (AP Photo/Robert E. Klein)
