New York Giants secondary coach-safeties history
David Merritt, Sr.
Merritt, Sr. was the secondary coach-safeties for the New York Giants in the 2006-2017 seasons, a total of twelve years. Merritt, Sr.'s record as the team's secondary coach-safeties was 99-93-0, making him the most successful secondary coach-safeties in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2006-2008, 2011, 2016) and had a 8-3 record under Coach Merritt, Sr. in playoff games. In 2007, the New York Giants faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Tom Coughlin, won 17-14. In 2011, the New York Giants faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Tom Coughlin, won 21-17.
New York Giants secondary coach-safeties record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Merritt, Sr. | 2006-2017 | 99-93-0 | 51.6% | 8-3 |
New York Giants secondary coach-safeties facts
- David Merritt, Sr. was the first secondary coach-safeties in Giants history in 2006.
- David Merritt, Sr. coached the most seasons as the Giants's secondary coach-safeties at twelve seasons.
- David Merritt, Sr. was the last coach to hold the position of secondary coach-safeties, leaving the role after the 2017 season.