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Giants coaching candidate list

Add some new names to the mix as the Giants search for Tom Coughlin's replacement stretches into Day 6. Former Falcons coach Mike Smith will interview with the Giants on Sunday and Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson is expected to join the competition some time next week, a person with knowledge of the situation told NJ Advance Media.



With Jackson added to the candidate pool, it now stands at six. And there could be more.



Here's an update on each known candidate as of Sunday morning: (Photo by John Munson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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MIKE SMITH

He's a surprise entry to the competition and considered a longshot. The Former Falcons coach spent this season out of football, but has experience and had success in Atlanta. His name could also come back around as a defensive coordinator option later in the process. (Photo by John Bazemore | AP Photo)

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HUE JACKSON

He's expected to join the mix after the Bengals were eliminated on Saturday night in excruciating fashion. But the Giants will need to move quickly. Jackson is expected to meet with the 49ers and Browns on Sunday. He's reportedly the clear favorite in San Francisco.



Jackson, 50, is considered a bright offensive mind, can command a room and has head coaching experience. He went 8-8 in his one season with the Raiders. He checks all the Giants boxes. (Photo by John Minchillo | AP Photo)

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BEN MCADOO

The Giants offensive coordinator is considered among the favorites. He received a strong recommendation from Tom Coughlin and is thought highly of inside the organization. His work with quarterback Eli Manning and the Giants offense over the past two seasons serves as a plus.



McAdoo, 38, also had a strong interview in Philadelphia. He remains a serious candidate with the Eagles. (Photo by John Munson | NJ Advance Media)

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DOUG MARRONE

The former Bills coach and current Jaguars assistant met with the Giants on Saturday. He has head coaching experience and is considered a bright football mind. What he must overcome is the troubles he had in the past connecting with players and interacting with others. (Photo by David J. Phillip | AP Photo)

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STEVE SPAGNUOLO

The Giants defensive coordinator interviewed on Thursday. Spagnuolo has head coaching experience and is held in high regard by Giants ownership. But he also just guided the NFL's 32nd-ranked defense and is considered an underdog to land the position to replace Coughlin. (Photo Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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TERYL AUSTIN

The Lions defensive coordinator interviewed with the Giants on Thursday as he looks to land his first head coaching job. Austin is known as a strong defensive coach -- the Lions had the No. 2 defense in 2014 -- and handles players well. But his lack of experience seems to be a disadvantage in this case. (Photo by Kirby Lee | USA TODAY Sports)