The Facts: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday the Giants are expected to hire Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur as the team's new coach, per a source informed of the decision.
Diehards Line:Of course, Shurmur cannot negotiate or sign with the Giants until the Vikings are eliminated from the playoffs. Minnesota heads to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Shurmur, 52, became a hot coaching candidate due to his work with quarterback Case Keenum this season, and Sam Bradford last year after taking over for Norv Turner midway through the campaign. Shurmur's work with the quarterbacks in Minnesota makes him an ideal pairing in New York, where Eli Manning nears the end of his run, and the club must find the next franchise signal-caller. Shurmur spent two seasons with the Cleveland Browns in 2011-2012, compiling a 9-23 record. Shurmur also interviewed with the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions. ... We'll follow up if/when this becomes official.