After it was announced that former Giants head coach Brian Daboll had landed the offensive coordinator job with the Tennessee Titans, it remained to be seen whether Daboll would bring members of his offensive staff with him. One important position coach was Carmen Bricillo, who had helped improve the Giants‘ offensive line this past season.
Multiple sources — including respected NFL reporter Connor Hughes — have confirmed that Bricillo is set to be one of the newest additions to Daboll’s staff in Tennessee. The details of his exact title and responsibilities are expected to be announced in the coming days.
From Fan-Favorite To Daboll’s Trusted Architect
Carmen Bricillo became a fan favorite in New York after serving as the Raiders‘ offensive line coach from 2022 to 2024, largely because of the dramatic transformation he orchestrated along the Giants’ offensive front. When Bricillo was hired by Daboll, he inherited a line that had been inconsistent at best and one of the league’s weakest in pass protection the previous year.
Under his tutelage in 2025, the offensive line took a significant leap forward. According to analytics from Pro Football Focus, the Giants’ O-line climbed into the top 10 leaguewide, finishing ninth overall and fourth in pass-blocking efficiency, with the unit’s sack total roughly cut in half from the prior season.
Veteran tackle Jermaine Eluemunor emerged as one of the unit’s strongest performers, frequently neutralizing edge pressure and elevating the cohesion of a group that had struggled for consistency — a testament to Bricillo’s technical teaching and attention to detail. Eleumenor gave up pressures on just 3.3% of pass plays, the best mark among all NFL right tackles in 2025.
In addition to Eleumenor, cornerstone left tackle Andrew Thomas surrendered pressures on just 3.1% of pass plays, the second-best rate among left tackles in the league. Marcus Mbow quietly developed into a quality swing tackle, while Jon Runyan, Greg Van Roten, and John Michael Schmitz provided stability to the interior at the guard and center positions.
Giants fans embraced Bricillo not just because of wins or stats, but because his line looked fundamentally sound, disciplined, and capable of sustaining blocks — something the franchise had severely lacked for years. Even as a changing of the guard unfolded under new head coach John Harbaugh, many supporters publicly urged the team to retain Bricillo because of what he had built.
Harbaugh Begins To Shape His Own Coaching Staff
The context for Bricillo’s departure stems from a sweeping overhaul of the Giants’ coaching staff after the 2025 season. New head coach John Harbaugh retained just two assistants from Brian Daboll’s era — outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen and tight ends coach Tim Kelly — as he begins assembling a staff of his own choosing. Bricillo, despite his popularity and success, was not among the holdovers.
That decision sparked debate among the Giants’ fan base, with many decrying the loss of a coach who helped stabilize a traditionally rocky unit. Critics argued that Bricillo’s departure, in particular, could jeopardize continuity with key veterans and free agents on the offensive front.
For Bricillo, however, the opportunity in Tennessee represents a reunion with Daboll — the head coach who originally brought him to New York and under whose system he produced his best NFL work. Daboll will look to replicate that development in a new environment and bring a similar culture to Tennessee’s trenches, protecting quarterback Cam Ward in the process.
Giants Fan Favorite Coach Joins Brian Daboll in Tennessee