Report: Tyke Tolbert expected to return as Giants’ wide receivers coach
The New York Giants wanted continuity headed into the 2021 season after nearly a decade of constant change and fluctuation, and for the most part it appears they’re finally going to have that.
There will be a need to address some assistant coaching jobs, but with Jason Garrett slated to return as the offensive coordinator and Patrick Graham signing an extension to remain defensive coordinator, the big pieces are all in place.
The Giants seem to have found their solution at offensive line coach, adding Louisiana’s Rob Sale, but remain on the hunt for an outside linebackers coach. There was also concern they may have to replace Tyke Tolbert as the wide receivers coach but that no longer appears to be the case.
Matt Lombardo of Fansided reports that Tolbert is now expected to return to Joe Judge’s staff in 2021.
Tyke Tolbert interviewed for the #Vikings’ offensive coordinator job that ultimately went to Klint Kubiak, but the expectation, per sources, is Tolbert will return as the #Giants’ wide receivers coach in 2021.
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) February 8, 2021
As Lombardo notes, Tolbert recently interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings for their offensive coordinator position. And while Tolbert was considered a strong candidate, the team ultimately decided to go with Klint Kubiak, who was promoted in place of his father, Gary, who opted to retire.
Tolbert has been the Giants’ wide receivers coach since 2018 and survived the firing of former head coach, Pat Shurmur. He has become one of the more well-respected coaches at his position around the league over the years and will earn a promotion soon rather than later (a head coaching job may be in his future).
Although the Giants’ wide receivers did not perform particularly well in 2020, that should not reflect on Tolbert, who has been nothing but a positive for the Giants.
