The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The search for Tom Coughlin's replacement begins expeditiously for the Giants. While he wouldn't name specific outside candidates, co-owner John Mara confirmed that both Giants coordinators Ben McAdoo and Steve Spagnuolo would be interviewed for the head-coaching job. McAdoo, who was interviewed Tuesday, is considered a serious candidate for the top job, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Diehards Line:Eli Manning excelled this season under McAdoo. Keeping continuity for the 35-year-old quarterback is a priority for the Giants. Manning also endorsed McAdoo on Monday. If the offensive coordinator doesn't win the job, Mara noted that he wouldn't force a new coach to keep McAdoo on the staff. Rapoport also reported that the Giants have requested to interview Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase, Jaguars assistant head coach/offensive line coach Doug Marrone and Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott.