“I say hell to the no”: Ex-Giants WR urges Marcus Freeman to stay away from New York as Joe Schoen continues search for Brian Daboll's successor

Golden Tate wants Marcus Freeman to think twice before answering the phone if the New York Giants call him. The former wide receiver issued a warning about leaving Notre Dame for an NFL job.

Tate played for the Giants, while Freeman is the Fighting Irish's coach. He has been linked to New York's vacant coaching position after Brian Daboll's firing.

"If I am Marcus Freeman? I say hell to the no, and I stay right there," Tate said on Monday, via the "Up & Adams" show. "Stay right there in South Bend, Indiana, you have something amazing, Marcus. "And if I'm just looking outside in Marcus, he doesn't have any background in NFL. He has never, I don't think he's ever been an intern or done anything in NFL. That's a huge jump, buddy."

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Freeman's contract runs through 2030 after signing an extension. Reports indicate that his annual compensation is $9 million with the university.

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Golden Tate said the organization's inability to solve its coaching problems is a major red flag.

"Look, you've had, we've had a bunch of guys who hadn't been able to figure it out in New York, and now you think the guy who has no experience at all in NFL from, from my understanding, is their option," Tate said. "I think both parties are better off."

Marcus Freeman owns a 43-12 record since December 2021 when he tookover the program. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported that he will be a top candidate for New York's coaching vacancy, while ESPN's Jordan Raanan predicted that he'll land the job.

Giants senior vice president and general manager Joe Schoen continues to evaluate options, including coordinators and college coaches.

Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez