The New York Giants confirmed Thursday the promotion of Ben McAdoo to head coach.
McAdoo, the team's offensive coordinator for the past two seasons, will take over for the recently departed Tom Coughlin.
"I have been preparing for this moment my entire professional life, and without the guidance and support of many people, I would not be here right now," said McAdoo in a statement released Thursday.
"I am honored to serve as the 17th head coach in the history of the New York Giants franchise," McAdoo said. "I am thankful to the Mara family, the Tisch family and Jerry Reese for this opportunity.
"It has been a privilege to work and learn under coach Coughlin," he added.
The 38-year-old McAdoo becomes the NFL's youngest head coach.
"Ben is an outstanding young coach who has great experience and has done a good job as our offensive coordinator these past two years," team president John Mara said. "We were all impressed with his energy, his enthusiasm, his vision and his desire. Ben has been preparing for this opportunity since he started coaching, and he has earned his stripes every step of the way. Some have suggested he may not be ready, and as I said last week, we want a coach who feels like he has something to prove."
McAdoo's promotion means he'll continue to work with quarterback Eli Manning, a partnership that's guided the 35-year-old to some of the best football of his career.
"I'm excited for the Giants organization and for the team," said Manning. "I think coach McAdoo is a great coach, a great teacher, and will be a great leader of this team. I’m excited to continue to work with him and grow within this offense, and get this organization back where it needs to be."
McAdoo will also continue to work with general manager Jerry Reese, who was retained by the franchise despite recent struggles and lack of playoff berths in recent years.
"We have a lot of work to do, and it will take a collaborative effort for Jerry and I to achieve what is always the goal for this franchise: another Lombardi Trophy," said McAdoo.
