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Sep 12, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hands off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
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Sep 12, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hands off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
NFL franchise New York Giants appear determined to change perspectives about gender in football. The Giants head coach Brian Daboll recruited former WFA player Angela Baker as a minority coaching fellow and offensive quality control coach. The former Pittsburgh Passion WR most recently served as the kickers and punters/special teams/defensive quality control coach.
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Daboll’s hiring of Baker seems to be based on her playing experience as a seven-time All-American and the 2016 National Conference Offensive Player of the League. Although it is the first time she will be enjoying this responsibility, Baker knows the workings of the league. She spent time with the Cleveland Browns franchise as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.
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Her appointment becomes the second female coach hired by the franchise. Laura Young, the Giants’ director of coaching operations will be having another female presence joining up with her. Young did join after a stint with the Buffalo Bills as a player services coordinator
New York Giants promoting big-time changes
Being a New York native, Baker will be proud to represent and coach one of the famous franchises of her city. It is a bold move from the franchise to bring in fresh ideas from a different perspective of thinking. Baker has her credentials and understanding of the league and football itself.
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Oct 24, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) carries the ball as running back Devontae Booker (28) and offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) block against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
The position to be coaching a historic franchise like the Giants gives Baker a chance to experience the pressure which comes with the job. She will enjoy having the company of Laura Young, who will be sharing her one-month experience with the franchise. Daboll is ringing in changes that might have a path-breaking impact if they become successful.
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Big news coming out of the @Giants.
Coach Brian Daboll hires @NFL Women’s Forum alum, Angela Baker as offensive assistant coach, the first female coach in Giants history.
Baker was a standout WR for the Pittsburgh Passion and previously interned w the @Browns #forwardprogress pic.twitter.com/r7f8r0xOK7
— Sam Rapoport (@samrap10) February 19, 2022
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The New York Giants fans may consider hiring a gamble with results something they will be asking for quickly. But coach Daboll will be determined to ensure both have seamless integration with the team. It is a move aimed at bringing back the glory years and rolling back the time for the fans. They will also be rooting for this experimental hiring, and giving instant results will justify their faith in her.
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