This year's coaching cycle has a new, fresh name in the mix. Giants offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo interviewed for the team's head coaching job on Tuesday and also meets with the Eagles on Thursday.



McAdoo, 38, has a chance to become the NFL's youngest current head coach. But he'll need to blow his interview out of the water to get that opportunity. McAdoo only has two 6-10 seasons as a coordinator and play-caller on his resume.



What he does have working in his favor is that McAdoo is viewed as the "next Andy Reid," according to one NFL source. That's not a bad comparison. Reid was 41 when he was an unknown plucked off the Green Bay Packers staff by the Eagles in 1999. He has 171 career coaching wins and led his teams to the playoffs 11 times.

McAdoo was the Packers quarterbacks coach (just like Reid was in the late 90's) before joining the Giants in 2014. He's since guided the 10th and eighth-ranked offenses in his two seasons as offensive coordinator, and helped quarterback Eli Manning produce the best statistical year of his career. Manning threw 35 touchdown passes in 2015.



What else do we need to know about McAdoo?



What the boss said:



Giants co-owner John Mara

"I think our offense certainly improved. I think he's proven himself to be a very good teacher, has a very good handle on our offense. I think he communicates very well. I think he shows some leadership skills. I think he has some good qualities."

Raanan's Take:

McAdoo may only be 38, but he carries himself as a seasoned authority figure. He's serious and dedicated, yet still manages to come off as likable. Nobody questions his ability to handle a room. He's regimented and militaristic, very much like Tom Coughlin. I like to say he's Coughlin, except 30 years younger. That is how he carries himself. He can only hope to be as successful as a head coach.





"Gets along well with guys."



"Good teacher."



"Innovative."

"Has leadership qualities."

"Can control the team"

"Great guy."

"Winner."

"Puts in the work."

"Assertive."

"Knows how to relay a message."

"Knows how to control the room."

"Never flinches. Never blinks."

"Approachable."

Sounds like a future head coach. Is the future now?

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