The Giants bounce coach Brian Daboll after dropping to 2-8

Whichever side of the debate fans and media are on regarding the firing of now former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, the argument is moot.

- By JAIME C. HARRIS AmNews Sports Editor

The Giants moved on from former head coach Brian Daboll on Monday, pictured on the sidelines on Sunday, after a dejecting 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzczynski)

(AP Photo/Kamil Krzczynski)

The Giants' owners, John Mara and Steve Tisch, have moved on from Daboll after terminating the 50-year-old on Monday. It came less than 24 hours following another Giants collapse after clutching a late-game lead. This time, a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears.

The Giants held a 20-10 advantage for most of the fourth quarter. But as they have done for too many games this season, Daboll and company became excessively charitable and gifted the Bears a win. Chicago scored two touchdowns in the last 3:56 of the abomination to walk away with a victory that never should have been. It was the fourth time this season the Giants have held double-digit leads and given them up.

The most memorable took place on October 19 in Week 7 in Denver, where the Giants were ahead 26-8 against the Broncos with 14:03 remaining, a seemingly insurmountable margin. Yet they ultimately allowed the Broncos to score all 33 of their points in the last quarter alone and fell 33-32 as Will Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired.