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Giants Reward Spagnuolo for Staying

Defensive coordinator gets huge contract after spurning Redskins

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(Newser) – The Washington Redskins loss is the New York Giants gain. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo took himself out of the running for the Redskins coaching job and instead accepted a three-year contract from the Giants yesterday, reports for New York Times. The contract, which pays $2 million a season, makes Spagnuolo one of the highest paid defensive coordinators in the NFL.

Spagnuolo, 48, said he appreciated the chance to talk with the Redskins, but he is happy to stay with the Giants. He became a hot coaching prospect when his defense shut down the high-scoring New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, holding them to a season-low 14 points. This was Spagnuolo's first year with the Giants after eight as linebackers coach for the Eagles.

New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants defense helped Steve Spagnuolo get a...
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the third quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo makes a point during football mini-camp in this June 14, 2007 file photo, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants didn't start believing in new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo until a couple of games into the season. After giving up 80 points in...
New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo makes a point during football mini-camp in this June 14, 2007 file photo, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants didn't start believing in new defensive...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talk on the sideline during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium in this Feb. 3, 2008 file photo in Glendale, Ariz. Just hours...
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talk on the sideline during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo directs the cornerbacks as Corey Webster (23) looks on during the NFL football team's practice Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants gave Spagnuolo a three-year contract worth $2 million a year yesterday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo directs the cornerbacks as Corey Webster (23) looks on during the NFL football team's practice Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. The...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots cornerback Randall Gay (21) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants receiver Steve Smith (12) in the first half during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants defense held the Patriots...
New England Patriots cornerback Randall Gay (21) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants receiver Steve Smith (12) in the first half during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix...   (Associated Press)
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