The New York Giants’ reported list of head coaching candidates includes former Las Vegas Raiders coach and Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce.

Pierce, 47, who started at middle linebacker for the Giants during the final five seasons of his nine-year playing career, was included on a list of candidates that also includes former NFL head coach Mike McCarthy, Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula.

Pierce went 4-13 during his only season as the Raiders’ full-time head coach in 2024, having previously gone 5-4 as an interim during the final nine games of the 2023 season. The former linebacker was hired full-time after an impressive late season run, which included an upset of the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.

The Raiders, however, failed to duplicate that success during a 4-13 season in 2024, which included a 10-game losing streak. 

The Giants fired former head coach Brian Daboll in November after a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears, which saw them blow a 20-10 fourth quarter lead.

Friendly’s is making late-night cravings even sweeter with the launch of its new Late Night Value Menu.

Available every Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. until closing  time, fans can indulge in their favorite treats at unbeatable prices:

• Double Cone or Dish for $4: Satisfy any sweet tooth with a Friendly’s double cone or dish.
• Friend-Z for $5: Mix your favorite flavors with Friendly’s iconic Friend-Z.
• Fribble or Medium Sundae for $6: Enjoy a classic treat for your taste buds.
• Appetizer or Large Sundae for $7: Whether you’re sharing with friends or indulging solo, choose between an appetizer or a large sundae.

The late-night value menu is a permanent addition and is available at all Friendly’s locations.

The Jets don’t play again until September. And that’s good news for everyone, except their opponents, after the Jets lost 35-8 to the Bills on Sunday.

They secured the No. 2 overall pick in the draft. And by trading away two of their best defensive players, they now have four picks in the first two rounds of the next two NFL Drafts, and a ton of cap space to make their team better.

But they still have a history of losing that they must overcome.

Their first year under coach Aaron Glenn was supposed to represent a new page, with a roster with plenty of talent and a lot of questions.

Instead, the former Jets star helped this franchise reprint a story it team knows all too well: one of the worst seasons in franchise history.