Giants ready to reward Coughlin with extension
Tom Coughlin entered the 2007 season not knowing if it would be his last with the Giants. But after upsetting the previously unbeaten Patriots and winning Super Bowl XLII, the coach is close to reaping the rewards of a long-term extension.
Two league sources familiar with the Giants' situation told Newsday yesterday that there are few hurdles left in negotiations, and that a deal could be completed sometime this week. One source said the contract will be a four-year extension through the 2011 season. No financial terms were disclosed, but the deal likely will average about $5 million - or perhaps slightly higher - per season. Continue
What a difference a year makes!
Posted by: Chris | February 22, 2008 at 02:41 AM